Scrum Master (Azure Data Management) - 6 month project

Recruiter:

Ace Staffing

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R800+ per hour

SUMMARY:
Scrum Master (Azure Data Management)

POSITION INFO:

Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg (Hybrid / Flexible Working Hours)

Contract: 6 months starting asap/1 July 2025

Overview:
A leading digital solutions consultancy is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master with proven experience leading Data Warehouse, Analytics, and Business Intelligence (BI) projects. The role involves guiding senior technical teams delivering complex Azure-based data solutions, optimizing workflows, and facilitating Agile best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep Jira expertise, strong communication skills, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and executives.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
Guide teams in Agile principles and ensure consistent Scrum practices.
Optimize team workflows using Atlassian Jira, including customization and reporting.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Data Engineers, and Analysts to define and manage backlog priorities.
Identify and eliminate impediments to keep delivery on track.
Monitor sprint velocity and Agile metrics to track project performance.
Align team deliverables with business objectives, particularly within Azure Data Warehousing and BI contexts.
Coach team members on Agile methodologies and Jira best practices.
Promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Required Skills & Experience

Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master in Data Warehouse, Analytics, or Business Intelligence environments.
Proficiency in Atlassian Jira, including custom workflows, dashboards, and Agile reporting.
Deep understanding of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.
Strong experience working with technical teams including Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Analysts.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead Agile adoption across teams and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Certification in Scrum or Agile methodologies (e.g., CSM, PSM) is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Azure-based Data Warehousing or cloud analytics solutions.
Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
Additional certifications in Agile frameworks or project delivery methodologies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and capable Scrum Master to work with a highly skilled team on impactful data-driven solutions in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

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