Scrum Master (DevOps)

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No insurance experience? No problem. Our strategy calls for a range of knowledge whether you've worked in small or large companies, agile or cross-functional teams, from supply partners or business teams - to deliver all aspects of the project lifecycle.

The way people live their lives is changing and technology is making things more accessible, modern and intuitive. Whether it's supporting digital customer journeys, AI and robotics or the Internet of Things, the future is here and the potential is huge. At Direct Line Group, we continue to unleash the power of technology to disrupt the insurance market - and our Technology Services team is at the heart of this, working to provide the kind of experience and services that wow our customers.

We are delivering a set of ambitious plans to transform our technology for the future, evolving the systems, platforms and infrastructure that our people use day-to-day. Think agile, think robust, and most of all, think simple. By providing an effortless experience, we aim to stand out from the competition and do amazing things for our customers. This is an exciting time to join the Technology Services team at Direct Line Group and we're looking for curious minds, status-quo challengers and critical thinkers who will bring a fresh perspective to our team.

Lead Scrum Master

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Scrum Master to join Direct Line Group, a market leading insurer based in Bromley. We're just 15 mins from Victoria!

Our Agile Transformation is being led by our Application Development and Maintenance function which sits in our Technology Services department. We are responsible for engineering code on behalf of DLG's projects and programmes, as well as testing the code to ensure quality before it goes live and maintenance of the code once it is in Production. Our teams are transitioning to Agile working practises and we have a community of Agile advocates who are supporting the teams on this journey.

We need Scrum Masters to join our fun and friendly team to work on our projects and changes that have adopted Agile and look after our scrum teams. These teams may be working for our business to deliver new systems or incrementally changing the applications to evolve our business to keep it successful in the market. Recent successful deliveries have included introducing a new modern platform for our commercial business portfolio and working with our business teams to radically improve our change process to make it smoother and more efficient

Some key focuses will be;

Guiding and educating the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values

Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.

Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment.

Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.

Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example.

Essential Skills

Hands on experience of Agile practises

Scrum Master Certification

Ability to lead and manage a team using a servant leader style

Excellent facilitation and communication skills (people person)

Desirable Skills

Track record of delivering successful projects

SAFe Consultant qualification

This position may be suited for someone who has worked within the following roles: Application Owner, Support, Dev Ops Engineer, Senior Project Manager, SAFe consultant

At Direct Line Group, we're shaping the future. With a mission to make insurance easier and better value for our customers, we embrace change in all its richness and variety. It's not just what we do; it's how we do it. We bring our whole selves to work every day and embrace fresh thinking - after all, Britain is constantly changing and to protect the nation, we adapt with it.

Across our diverse brands - including Direct Line, Churchill, Privilege and Green Flag - change takes many forms. We appreciate the knowledge and skills that each one of us brings to the business. It's hard not to be inspired by the things that make us unique. Boldness, curiosity and enthusiasm go a long way.

Join us and help us transform the industry we lead.