Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Location: Remote

Work Pattern: Fixed Term Contract

Security Clearance: Required

The Company:

At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Agile Scrum Master with expertise in cloud infrastructure and a strong background in project management. This role involves leading Agile teams, delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients, and managing the full lifecycle of cloud-based projects. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for Agile methodologies.

Key Requirements:

Technologies: The must have requirements centre around the base technology platforms that we build all our infrastructure:

• AWS
• Cloud Formation or Terraform
• Nginx
• Linux administration
• Packer
• Collaboration tools (Git, Jira, Confluence, etc)
• Experience or certification in at least one recognised project management methodology e.g. PRINCE2
• A recognised Scrum Master certification
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent)
• Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
• Strong presentation and communication skills and the confidence to present to senior client personnel
• Fully mobile across the UK
• A passion for Agile ways of working with teams and with your clients
• A track record of continued and recent education in Scrum, including training, conference attendance, user groups, and self-study
• Experience in providing the Scrum Master role for at least two years for a software development team
• Excellent skills and knowledge of collaborative leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Knowledge of the patterns and techniques used in an Agile project e.g. burndown metrics, backlog tracking, velocity, task definition, retrospectives and defect management
• Demonstrable experience in managing bespoke software and/or Digital Development/Experience Design projects/implementation and integration projects, from inception through to delivery

Skills:

• Working within an agile context with the use of CI (continuous improvement)
• Articulate a logical design, and understand how this translates to physical infrastructure
• Experience with defining and working with the constraint of NFRs such as cost, scalability, availability
• The must have skills will determine how well they will be able to integrate into our way of working and;
• The principals we use when making strategic and long-term decisions

Nice to have:

Technologies: The must have requirements centre around the base technology platforms that we build all our infrastructure):

• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Hashicorp tools (Packer, Consul, Vault, etc)
• Other networking technologies

Benefits:

Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA. 

Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. 

Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. 

Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 

25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. 

Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. 

Participate in a generous employee referral program. 

A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. 

Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. 

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Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.

Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.

By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.

This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.