Scrum Master

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : Friday 6th June 2025 (This has been brought forward due to unprecedented numbers of applications)

*Previous applicants need not apply

We’re looking for an experienced Scrum Master with a technical background in software engineering to join our engineering team at Codeplay. In this role, you’ll provide guidance and support to multiple teams in their agile journey, helping to foster collaboration, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products. You will play a crucial role in promoting an agile mindset, overcoming challenges, and creating an environment where teams can thrive.

This a great opportunity for someone that wants to jump into a full time agile role from a technical engineering background or technical project management and has been working and implementing Agile on their teams.

What We Offer

Codeplay Software is a world pioneer in enabling acceleration technologies used in AI, HPC and automotive. Codeplay was established in 2002 in Edinburgh, Scotland and developed some of the first tools enabling complex software to be accelerated using graphics processors. Today, most AI software is developed using graphics processors designed for video games, and more recently specialised AI and computer vision accelerators. Codeplay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intel

• A friendly and relaxed working environment where colleagues respect and support each other.
• Learn from experienced colleagues: our staff frequently give company-wide knowledge-sharing presentations on new software and technology trends, personal projects and other relevant subjects.
• Newstart mentoring scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme offering 7% employer contributions in the UK
• Private healthcare insurance
• Free confidential counselling service

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and drive meetings for efficient and effective delivery by leading/coordinating standard agile sessions for business-critical initiatives and complex assignments related to size or technical build
• Strong technical background to understand technical challenges the team faces, which allows to provide input where necessary and assist in problem-solving, especially when technical issues arise
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement to enhance productivity. Promote modern engineering practices, CI/CD enablement, and frequent release on-demand practices.
• Identify and address impediments that hinder the team progress. Work to resolve issues, whether they are technical or processes related and help the team maintain a smooth workflow
• Support multiple teams (depending on experience and capacity) by adopting a data-driven approach for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Owners, Software Architects and Software Engineering Managers to ensure value-driven and quality-focused delivery.
• Train and mentor Product Owners and development teams on Agile values, principles, and practices.
• Work closely with product owners to ensure features are clear and well-defined and that backlog items are properly prioritized.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open and honest conversations
• Collaborate with the Agile Coach and the agile community to foster an agile mindset.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Agile principles and practices, with real experience in creating working environments that adhere to them
• Some recognised Agile Practitioner certification (e.g. a Professional Scrum Master Certification)
• Requires a Software Engineering or Computer science degree, or equivalent experience and understanding of software development E.g. previous technical experience in a role such as a Developer, Architect or Technical Project Manager.
• Experience working with Jira and Confluence
• Demonstrated success in building genuinely Agile teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle.
• Proven ability to facilitate productive sessions with diverse stakeholders, promoting collaborative decision making.
• Experience dealing with across team dependencies in complex software projects
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective relationship building across teams and departments.
• Stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence colleagues in small, cross-functional Agile teams
• Experience with Agile metrics, leveraging data to drive improvements and make decisions across teams and the wider business.

Beneficial Skills

• Previous exposure working with Github, Gitlab or MIRO
• Experience working within the semiconductor industry
• Working with remote and hybrid teams in different time zones and geographical areas
• Understanding of testing methodologies (TDD, integration testing, etc)

Application Guidance

Any application which results in a job offer is conditional upon the candidate already having or successfully applying for the right to work . Codeplay is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate and value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to providing flexible working options such as part-time/compressed hours/timeshifting/remote. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, just let us know.

The Cover Note/Letter is just as important as your CV/Resume, so please include one, stating why you believe you are a good fit for the position.