Scrum Master

Fixed Term - Bellville
Responsibilities
 - Set up and facilitate all Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
 - Ensure that ceremonies are productive and focused on achieving sprint goals
 - Facilitate planning sessions to help teams estimate and prioritize work
 - Guide teams in breaking down complex tasks into manageable pieces
 - 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
 - Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress
 - Act as a buffer between the team and external distractions, ensuring the team remains focused on their goals
 - Provide coaching and mentorship to team members on Agile principles and practices
 - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the teams
 - 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 / Product Owners to ensure backlog items are well-defined and prioritized
Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent technical qualification
 - ISTQB certified
 - Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach
 - Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
 - Experience with Azure DevOps (TFS) for backlog management and sprint tracking
 - Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes
 - 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
 - Being resilient
 - Drive results
 - Effective communication skills for working with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders
  - Self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable to evolving project requirements
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