Scrum Master - App Development

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a mobile application development initiative within a large, internationally recognised sport's governing organisation. The role supports the delivery of high-visibility mobile products that serve a global audience, operating in a fast-paced, event-driven environment where reliability, user experience and continuous delivery are critical.

The successful candidate will bring at least 3 years of experience facilitating Agile delivery in software or app development environments, with a strong understanding of mobile workflows and team dynamics. You will act as a servant leader, coach and facilitator, ensuring Scrum principles are effectively applied while helping the team remove impediments, improve collaboration and continuously enhance delivery performance.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Scrum Master who thrives in product-focused environments and enjoys enabling teams to deliver value through disciplined Agile practices.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Coach the development team on Agile values, principles and best practices, fostering self-organisation and accountability.
• Identify, manage and remove blockers that impede team progress, escalating issues when required.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, developers, QA and UX teams to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery goals.
• Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts and cycle time to support transparency and continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through experimentation, feedback and process optimisation.
• Protect the team from external interruptions and scope creep during active sprints.
• Ensure effective use of Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence for backlog management, workflow visibility and reporting.
• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks including Jira ticket creation and updates, Confluence documentation, meeting coordination and action tracking.
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting to stakeholders while maintaining high standards of documentation and process clarity.
• Ensure adherence to organisational quality, delivery and information security standards.

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in software or mobile app development environments.
• Hands‑on experience working with mobile app development teams (iOS and/or Android).
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and the software development lifecycle for mobile and web applications.
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings, resolve conflicts and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• High level of English proficiency, both written and spoken, for clear communication and documentation.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices and cloud platforms.
• Exposure to UX/UI design processes and mobile app store deployment workflows.
• Passion for sports and an understanding of fan engagement concepts.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on digital products with international reach and strong user engagement.
• Professional growth within an Agile, product-driven environment.
• Collaborative, international team with modern development practices.