Scrum Master

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

Digital Technology is at the heart of providing outstanding customer service. We touch every part of a Sky customer’s experience meaning we tackle a wide range of problems creatively and no two days are the same. You will be joining a diverse team where the focus is collaboration, doing what’s best for the customer and our people, and having some fun whilst we do it.


What you'll do:

• Work as part of a scrum team(s), coaching on how to improve efficiency and quality of delivery, whilst also driving a continuous improvement attitude.

• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on learning and problem-solving.

• Work within a multi-skilled team on multiple products that have a diverse audience.

• Support the continuous review and management of roadmaps and backlogs with Product Owners & Stakeholders.

• Coach and lead various Agile activities and workshops within the wider development community.

• Act as a servant-leader, building empowerment, a sense of community, growth, and serving others.

• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and, at times, conflict resolution within development squads and the wider tribe, enabling the right conversations to be had at the right time, ensuring everyone participates and is involved.

• Protect the team from external influences, enabling the team to work together with reduced interruptions

What you'll bring:

• Experience in the scrum master role within a fast-paced software development team.

• You will be confident in diligently applying agile practices with good knowledge of various Agile approaches: Scrum, Kanban, XP etc.

• Proficient use of agile project management software (e.g. JIRA)

• A continuous improvement attitude. Identifying areas to improve and finding the right time and methods to implement.

• Experience of technology delivery and the demands it can bring.

• Superb coaching and mentoring approach that instils a self-sufficiency mentality.

• Demonstrate outstanding communication and social skills at all levels and have demonstrable ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced commercial environment.

• A firm grasp on estimation and coaching others on story points, velocity or other forms of metrics and the benefits of collecting data and being data driven.

• Experience working in and supporting scaled agile frameworks

UK&I Technology

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. That’s not all. You’ll also design, develop and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.

The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Where you'll work
Leeds:
Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station, with free water taxis available from Granary Wharf. There’s also plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.


Inclusion:
Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're open to discussing where and when you do your job, as long as we can balance your needs with those of our customers.

And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

 

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.