Technical Scrum Master(Java)

Job Description:-<br />About the Role:<br />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.<br />Key Responsibilities:<br />Agile Delivery Leadership<br />Lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution, and delivery outcomes.<br />Drive predictable delivery across Java microservices development and DevOps initiatives.<br />Collaborate with the Technical Delivery Manager to manage sprint risks, dependencies, and commitments.<br />Technical Leadership &amp; Engineering Oversight<br />Review and challenge Java and Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability, and security best practices.<br />Provide technical leadership on microservices design, API standards, and service-to-service communication.<br />Influence engineering decisions related to Java frameworks, design patterns, and implementation approaches.<br />Partner with architects to ensure microservices are aligned with AWS cloud-native principles.<br />Drive code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis, and test coverage.<br />DevOps &amp; Engineering Excellence<br />Drive CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java-based services, including build, test, and deployment automation.<br />Promote DevSecOps practices, including secure coding, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.<br />Ensure effective integration of microservices into deployment pipelines and runtime environments.<br />Improve observability across services (logging, monitoring, alerting).<br />Team &amp; Delivery Management<br />Provide day-to-day technical leadership to Java developers and test engineers.<br />Hold teams accountable for code quality, microservices standards, and delivery outcomes.<br />Support backlog refinement with strong focus on technical enablers and microservices dependencies.<br />Governance, Metrics &amp; Continuous Improvement<br />Track delivery using DORA metrics and engineering KPIs.<br />Monitor pipeline performance, defect rates, and service reliability.<br />Support production issue resolution with code-level root cause analysis.<br />Essential Skills &amp; Experience<br />Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot microservices development (mandatory).<br />Proven ability to read, review, and challenge Java code in a DevOps environment.<br />Experience building and supporting RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.<br />5+ years Scrum Master experience in cloud/DevOps environments.<br />Strong AWS experience (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch).<br />Expertise in CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).<br />Experience with Docker and container platforms (ECS/EKS).<br />Strong understanding of testing strategies for microservices.<br />Experience working in regulated environments.<br />Desirable Qualifications<br />Scrum certifications (CSM/PSM)<br />SAFe certifications<br />AWS certifications<br />Experience in SC-cleared environments