Senior Scrum Master

Job Title: Senior Scrum Master

Location: Various locations across the UK and Scotland hybrid - 1 day on site depending on business needs.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Scheme: £1000

Grade: GG11

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

You will play a key role in the agile delivery of Hybrid Navy software solutions, developing software, ensuring alignment with the Product Owner's vision while championing Scrum and DevSecOps best practices. Working closely with software engineers and stakeholders, you will facilitate Agile delivery, remove obstacles, lead and coach teams, and drive continuous improvement, helping to deliver high-quality, reliable software for next-generation Royal Navy systems.

Core duties:

• Champion the adoption of Agile and DevSecOps methodologies to support the development and enhancement of software solutions.
• Lead and facilitate Scrum team activities, ensuring effective collaboration, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software in line with project and business requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and improvement across Agile and DevSecOps practices.
• Provide line management, mentoring, and coaching to team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders, fostering self-organisation, accountability, and Agile ways of working.

Essential skills:

• Significant experience operating as a Scrum Master within Agile delivery environments.
• Significant experience in hands-on Software Development
• Proven ability to facilitate workshops and drive consensus amongst diverse stakeholders.
• Experience coaching teams and leaders in Agile ways of working.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification is preferred
• Academic qualification in a STEM related subject, and ability/willingness to become a Chartered Engineer through an appropriate recognised professional institution

The Team:

Join a collaborative and supportive team environment that embraces hybrid and cross-site working, bringing together diverse skills and expertise to develop new technologies and innovative ways of working. The team plays a key role in delivering cutting-edge solutions across a range of exciting projects.

As part of the team, you'll contribute to the continued advancement of Royal Navy systems, working on highly visible and mission-critical software. The solutions developed are designed for deployment within complex Naval Ship environments, providing the opportunity to work on technology that has a direct impact on operational capability and future maritime defence programmes.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:25th November 2026, interviews for this role will take place w/c7th December

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