Scrum Master

Recruiter:

Cyberpro Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB003872/Ibong

Date posted:

Friday, February 11, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R500p/h

JOB SUMMARY:
CyberPro Consulting combines a Passion for Technology with a Genuine Interest in our customer's Business and Success. With almost two decades of experience in the IT and software development industry, CyberPro Consulting has a diverse client base, ranging from large-scale enterprises to SME businesses.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose: The Scrum master will be the facilitator for a product development team that uses scrum/agile as the development methodology. The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concept are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts.

Key accountabilities Accountabilities: Delivery

Lead multiple sprints.
Ensuring SCRUM artefacts are maintained and updated
Ensuring that sprints are running smoothly and corrective actions taken wherever appropriate.
Effectively communicate to project manager/delivery manager about the progress as well as blockages in the on-going sprints.
Ensuring all change governance and standards are adhered to
Ensuring code quality is maintained
Developing plans to ensure delivery of teams’ work. Transition to Agile
Understand current development/delivery model and guide teams to adapt agile strategy.
Satisfactory resolution of issues raised during transition.
Support Project/Delivery Manager in planning and transition of releases.
Providing expert guidance and assistance to colleagues for successful transition Leading others and business skills
Responsibility for supervising, co-ordinating, participating in,and accountable for sprints of teams located at different geographic locations.
Making effective use of resources during the sprint to ensure that business objectives are met and deliverables achieved to agreed time, cost and quality.

Role specification Education and Experience Required:

Must have 3-5 years of agile practitioner experience.
Must have 3-5 years of experience as Scrum Master.
Knowledge or experience of other methodologies like RUP, Kanban etc.
Excellent communication skills in English in written and spoken form
At least 3 years’ experience working in an agile environment, preferably in a
variety of situations Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)
Prior background of application development using Java and web applications.
Experience in the delivery of multiple Application Development Projects from - strategy through to deployment.
Proven track record in Scrum Master role,
Understanding of other development methodologies like RUP.
Expert level skills in a relevant programming language(s) and relevant design - techniques. - A logical, analytical approach to problem solving and close attention to detail.
Experience in the financial industry delivering & supporting financial applications Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)
Working with people
Coping with pressure and setbacks
Adhering to principles and values
Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
Writing and reporting
Analysing
Planning and organising
Following instructions and procedures

Please send your CV to Ibonga ( ) or call for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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