Job Description
About us
At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.
At Davy, you are the difference.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Scrum Master to join our team at Davy. In the role, the successful candidate will:
Drive Agile delivery and culture, supporting multi-disciplinary teams in delivering with adherence to Agile principles and Scrum framework, and coaching team members and wider stakeholders on Agile best practice and mind-set
Facilitate key Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint reviews, sprint retros etc.) and proactively identify, track and resolve blockers impacting delivery, working collaboratively across squads, the wider organisation and third parties as required
Partner closely with Product Owners to ensure the backlog is well refined with clear priorities, enable allocation of backlog activities across the squad and provide transparency on deliver progress, risk and outcomes
Champion Agile ways of working, governance, standards and tooling
About you
We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
Experience & Background
5+ years’ experience as a Scrum Master in software delivery environments, with a strong track record of improving team performance and delivery outcomes
Experience working within cross-functional teams (engineering, product, UX, operations) in medium to large-scale organisations
Exposure to Agile transformation initiatives, including introducing or maturing Agile practices across teams or organisations
Comfortable operating in both hands-on delivery roles and coaching/mentoring capacities
Experience working with scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Spotify model) or multi-team environments is highly desirable
Agile Expertise
Strong practical knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid models (Scrumban)
Demonstrated ability to facilitate core Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, Reviews) while driving continuous improvement
Proven experience establishing and improving Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) frameworks
Familiarity with metrics-driven delivery, including velocity, cycle time, and flow efficiency tracking
Coaching & Leadership
Ability to coach and mentor teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders to improve Agile maturity and delivery effectiveness
Strong skills in facilitating collaboration, resolving impediments, and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Experience embedding lean principles and efficient workflows into team practices
Comfortable influencing across all levels, including senior stakeholders
Technical & Delivery Practices
Good understanding of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, automation, and DevOps principles
Awareness of Agile engineering techniques such as BDD, TDD, and feature toggling
Experience supporting teams in delivering high-quality software in iterative, incremental cycles
Tools & Data
Proficiency with Agile tools such as:
Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
Reporting and analytics tools for tracking Agile metrics
Ability to use data and insights to drive decision-making and improve predictability
What we offer
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.
Important Information
Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland.
Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.
