Scrum Master

Posted 11 December 2025
LocationCork
Job type Contract
Discipline Technology

Job description

Position Overview:

Drive high-performing agile teams through iterative delivery cycles, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles while maximizing team velocity and product quality. Lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, collaborative environments focused on continuous improvement and customer value delivery.

Mandatory Skill sets:

  • 3+ years Scrum Master/Agile Lead experience with proven track record of successful sprint delivery

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification

  • Deep expertise in agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence)

  • Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills

  • Experience with software development lifecycle and technical project management

Activities to be performed:

Sprint Leadership: Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) ensuring timely, focused, and productive sessions

Team Enablement: Remove impediments, coach team members on agile practices, and foster self-organizing, high-velocity teams

Stakeholder Management: Bridge communication between product owners, development teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency

Process Optimization: Continuously refine team processes, implement best practices, and drive adoption of agile tools and methodologies

Metrics & Reporting: Track sprint metrics, burndown charts, velocity trends, and team performance indicators to drive data-driven improvements

Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address project risks, dependencies, and blockers before they impact delivery timelines