Scrum Master
Barclays · Posted Oct 26
Banking, credit card, corporate, investment banking, and wealth management services
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About the role
Barclays is hiring a Scrum Master to support technology delivery teams (MCP) that build and manage robust, scalable and secure infrastructure and deployment pipelines for the bank's digital solutions. The role sits within large-scale technical project delivery, using Agile/Scrum methodologies, governance and control expectations, and Agile metrics to keep delivery transparent. The Scrum Master will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams, remove impediments, manage cross-team dependencies and represent the team in MCP forums such as design reviews, sprint demos and governance touchpoints, based out of Pune.
What you will do
- Management of the delivery, resource allocation and improvement of complex technical project capabilities across the bank using Agile/Scrum methodologies for planning, stand-ups, demos, retrospectives and the execution of sprints.
- Collaboration with customers and business teams to manage and implement customer trails to support the proposal of technically feasible solutions, and effort and timeline expectations.
- Collaboration with software engineers, quality teams, product managers and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality products and features through the software project lifecycle aligned to the banks objectives, regulation and security policies.
- Identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with technical projects to prepare the bank for potential challenges.
- Management of change requests and communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Management of vendor relations involved in technical projects to ensure they deliver according to agreed terms.
- Stay abreast of the latest industry technology trends and technologies, to evaluate and adopt new approaches to improving deliver outcomes and to foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence and growth.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Agile Delivery & Ceremonies.
- Facilitate and time‑box all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Ensure ceremonies are value‑driven, outcome‑focused, and aligned to MCP ways of working.
- Support teams in defining Sprint Goals, managing commitments, and avoiding spill‑overs.
- Ensure user stories have clear acceptance criteria, are estimated with team consent, and follow Agile best practices.
- Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, fostering ownership, accountability, and self‑organization.
- Create a psychologically safe environment that enables honest reflection and continuous improvement.
- Identify and remove impediments and blockers to maintain delivery momentum.
- Promote strong Agile hygiene including Jira updates, correct status/labels, and transparent reporting.
- Act as a bridge between delivery teams and Product Owners, Tech Leads, Architects, Release/Integration teams, and other Scrum Masters.
- Proactively manage cross‑team dependencies, risks, and delivery constraints.
- Represent the team in MCP forums (e.g. design reviews, sprint demos, governance touchpoints).
- Escalate risks and issues with clear context and data‑backed insights.
- Track and report delivery health using Agile metrics (e.g. sprint predictability, carry‑over, team capacity).
- Support compliance with Barclays governance, risk, and control expectations.
- Ensure transparency on delivery progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Contribute to Quarterly / PI objectives and Scrum Master OKRs for MCP teams.
Preferred qualifications
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex technology delivery environments.
- Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile, and Lean principles.
- Scrum certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe SSM).
- SAFe or large‑scale Agile exposure.
- Experience working with cross‑functional engineering teams (Dev, QA, Architecture).
- Hands‑on experience with Jira / Agile tooling.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business and technology.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Barclays
Barclays is a British multinational universal bank that provides consumer, corporate, and investment banking, as well as wealth management services. Tracing its origins back to 1690 in London, the institution operates globally to serve millions of retail and institutional clients. The bank leverages cutting-edge technology and digital platforms to drive operational efficiency across its international network.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 93000+ employees
- Founded
- 1690
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Group Chief Executive
Group Finance Director
Group Chief Operating Officer
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