Response Informatics
Technical Scrum Master
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Technical Scrum Master
Technical Scrum Master (AWS / Java / Spring Boot Microservices)
Location: Hybrid – Solihull (2 days per week) with occasional travel to Croydon
Security Clearance: SC + NPPV3 (required)
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
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- 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.
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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
What We Are Looking For
- A hands-on Technical Scrum Master with strong Java and Spring Boot expertise.
- Ability to challenge engineers on code, design, and implementation decisions.
- Strong engineering mindset focused on quality, performance, and scalability.
- Proven ability to lead developers and testers in a high-performing Agile team.
- Passion for DevOps, automation, and continuous improvement.
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