Our client is searching for a passionate and qualified Scrum Master to expand its dynamic team for the enhancement of services to the clients. (Pretoria East - Hybrid Role)

Contract type: Contract till December 2024 and the possibility of an extension (a probation period will apply)

Job Purpose:
The duties include managing timelines, resolving problems and coaching team members on Agile methodologies.

Role Responsibilities:

Manage each project’s scope and timeline
Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups
Coach team members in Agile frameworks
Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)
Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
Help teams implement changes effectively
Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it
Liaise with teams and product owners

Preferred Requirements:

Minimum 3 years experience in a Scrum Master role
Familiarity with software development (C#, C++, SQL) will be an advantage, but not a requirement
Exceptional knowledge of Scrum techniques and artefacts (such as the definition of done, user stories, automated testing, and backlog refinement)
Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks
Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
Outstanding organizational skills
Scrum master certification
Ability to work in a team
Managerial experience

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