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Technical Scrum Master

Posted 4 days ago by Qualient Technology Solutions UK Limited

Summary: We are looking for a Technical Scrum Master with extensive Java and Spring Boot microservices experience to lead Agile delivery in a cloud-first environment focused on national infrastructure transformation. This role combines Agile leadership with technical expertise, allowing the individual to influence engineering decisions and drive DevOps practices. The candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery of applications and initiatives. Active SC clearance is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution, and delivery outcomes.
  • Drive predictable delivery across Java microservices development and DevOps initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the Technical Delivery Manager to manage sprint risks, dependencies, and commitments.
  • Review and challenge Java and Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability, and security best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership on microservices design, API standards, and service-to-service communication.
  • Influence engineering decisions related to Java frameworks, design patterns, and implementation approaches.
  • Partner with architects to ensure microservices are aligned with AWS cloud-native principles.
  • Drive code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis, and test coverage.
  • Drive CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java-based services, including build, test, and deployment automation.
  • Promote DevSecOps practices, including secure coding, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Ensure effective integration of microservices into deployment pipelines and runtime environments.
  • Improve observability across services (logging, monitoring, alerting).
  • Provide day-to-day technical leadership to Java developers and test engineers.
  • Hold teams accountable for code quality, microservices standards, and delivery outcomes.
  • Support backlog refinement with strong focus on technical enablers and microservices dependencies.
  • Track delivery using DORA metrics and engineering KPIs.
  • Monitor pipeline performance, defect rates, and service reliability.
  • Support production issue resolution with code-level root cause analysis.

Key Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot microservices development (mandatory).
  • Proven ability to read, review, and challenge Java code in a DevOps environment.
  • Experience building and supporting RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • 5+ years Scrum Master experience in cloud/DevOps environments.
  • Strong AWS experience (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch).
  • Expertise in CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
  • Experience with Docker and container platforms (ECS/EKS).
  • Strong understanding of testing strategies for microservices.
  • Experience working in regulated environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Solihull

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We at Qualient Solutions Looking for Technical Scrum Master With Java Development experience and Required Active SC Clearance

Job Description:-

About the Role:
We are seeking a Technical Scrum Master with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices to lead Agile delivery within a cloud-first, engineering-led environment supporting critical national infrastructure transformation. This is not a traditional Scrum Master role. You will combine Agile leadership with deep technical capability in Java-based microservices, enabling you to actively challenge code, influence engineering decisions, and drive DevOps best practices across AWS platforms. You will operate as a technical authority within the squad, working closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Product Owners, Architects, Developers, and Test Engineers to ensure high-quality, secure, and predictable delivery of application and DevOps initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Agile Delivery Leadership
Lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution, and delivery outcomes.
Drive predictable delivery across Java microservices development and DevOps initiatives.
Collaborate with the Technical Delivery Manager to manage sprint risks, dependencies, and commitments.

Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight
Review and challenge Java and Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability, and security best practices.
Provide technical leadership on microservices design, API standards, and service-to-service communication.
Influence engineering decisions related to Java frameworks, design patterns, and implementation approaches.
Partner with architects to ensure microservices are aligned with AWS cloud-native principles.
Drive code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis, and test coverage.

DevOps & Engineering Excellence
Drive CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java-based services, including build, test, and deployment automation.
Promote DevSecOps practices, including secure coding, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.
Ensure effective integration of microservices into deployment pipelines and runtime environments.
Improve observability across services (logging, monitoring, alerting).

Team & Delivery Management
Provide day-to-day technical leadership to Java developers and test engineers.
Hold teams accountable for code quality, microservices standards, and delivery outcomes.
Support backlog refinement with strong focus on technical enablers and microservices dependencies.

Governance, Metrics & Continuous Improvement
Track delivery using DORA metrics and engineering KPIs.
Monitor pipeline performance, defect rates, and service reliability.
Support production issue resolution with code-level root cause analysis.

Essential Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot microservices development (mandatory).
Proven ability to read, review, and challenge Java code in a DevOps environment.
Experience building and supporting RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
5+ years Scrum Master experience in cloud/DevOps environments.
Strong AWS experience (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch).
Expertise in CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
Experience with Docker and container platforms (ECS/EKS).
Strong understanding of testing strategies for microservices.
Experience working in regulated environments.

Desirable Qualifications
Scrum certifications (CSM/PSM)
SAFe certifications
AWS certifications
Experience in SC-cleared environments

Rate:
£0/year
Location:
Solihull
IR35 Status:
Undetermined
Remote Status:
Undetermined
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

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