Scrum Master (Extreme Programming / XP)

Recruiter:

Golden Rule

Job Ref:

GDR03829

Date posted:

Monday, October 12, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:

Role Summary

The Scrum Master serves as a servant-leader and agile coach for one or more cross-functional software development teams, with deep expertise in combining Scrum ceremonies with Extreme Programming (XP) engineering practices. Unlike a standard Scrum Master, this role also coaches the development team on XP tech...

POSITION INFO:
Role Summary The Scrum Master serves as a servant-leader and agile coach for one or more cross-functional software development teams, with deep expertise in combining Scrum ceremonies with Extreme Programming (XP) engineering practices. Unlike a standard Scrum Master, this role also coaches the development team on XP technical practices, bridging the gap between process facilitation and engineering excellence. Â Key Responsibilities Scrum Facilitation Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Remove impediments and shield the team from external disruptions Coach the team on Scrum values, self-organisation, and continuous improvement Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritised backlog XP Practice Coaching Champion and embed XP practices within the team, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), pair programming, continuous integration, refactoring, and collective code ownership Promote Test-Driven Development as a practice for developing code that is simple, maintainable, and well-tested Agilemania Guide teams through short iteration cycles with a focus on delivering high-quality, working software Coach on sustainable pace and help manage the tension between deadlines and developer well-being Agile Coaching Improvement Provide servant leadership and mentorship to cross-functional agile teams, strengthening understanding of effective agile practices, theories, and XP ZipRecruiter Facilitate continuous feedback loops between the team and stakeholders Measure and communicate team velocity, quality metrics, and delivery health Required Skills Experience 5+ years in a Scrum Master or Agile Coach role within software development teams Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies including Extreme Programming (XP) and Scrum, as well as experience with design patterns, refactoring, and unit testing ZipRecruiter Proven ability to coach developers on TDD, pair programming, and CI\/CD practices Experience working in short-cycle, iterative delivery environments Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills Expert level in JIRA Desirable: Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I\/II) or equivalent Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) valuable given the technical coaching dimension Familiarity with Kanban, SAFe, or Scrumban as complementary frameworks Background in software development (advantageous but not required)

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