Senior Scrum Master

Location Cape Town
Discipline: IT & Telecoms
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Erika Reeves

Contact email: erika@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 39538
Published: 1 day ago
Overview

We’re hiring a seasoned Scrum Master to guide and support two Agile delivery teams. You'll champion Agile ways of working, keep ceremonies sharp, remove blockers, and drive continuous improvement. This is a 12-month contract with potential to extend, offering a hybrid setup—3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for the following key outcomes:

Agile Ceremonies
  • Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

  • Ensure ceremonies are productive and focused on achieving sprint goals.

Planning & Estimations
  • Facilitate planning sessions to help teams estimate and prioritize work.

  • Guide teams in breaking down complex tasks into manageable pieces.

Sprint Progress Reporting
  • Monitor and report on sprint progress, ensuring transparency and visibility for all stakeholders.

  • Use metrics and data to provide insights into team performance and areas for improvement.

Impediment Removal
  • Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress.

  • Act as a buffer between the team and external distractions, ensuring focus on goals.

Agile Coaching
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to team members on Agile principles and practices.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the teams.

Sprint Backlog Administration
  • Administer the sprint backlog on Azure DevOps (TFS), ensuring it is up-to-date and accurately reflects the team's work.

  • Collaborate with Delivery Managers and Product Owners to ensure backlog items are well-defined and prioritized.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should meet the following qualifications:

Education
  • Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent technical qualification.

  • ISTQB certification is required.

Technical Skills
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.

  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

  • Proficiency in Azure DevOps (TFS) for backlog management and sprint tracking.

  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.

Additional Experience
  • Proven track record of successfully leading Agile teams in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to removing impediments.

Competencies
  • Client focus

  • Cultivates innovation

  • Collaborates effectively

  • Resilience under pressure

  • Results-driven mindset

Attributes
  • Effective communication skills for working with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

  • Self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable to evolving project requirements.

Day-to-Day
  • Facilitate daily stand-ups and other Agile ceremonies.

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure sprint goals are met.

  • Monitor sprint progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

  • Address and resolve any impediments to team productivity.

  • Coach team members on Agile best practices and foster a collaborative environment.

  • Maintain and update the sprint backlog in Azure DevOps (TFS).

If you are a results-oriented Scrum Master with a passion for Agile methodologies and a proven ability to lead teams to success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.