About the position
Empowering software development teams to apply the Scrum framework and achieve higher levels of Scrum maturity and flow.
Stand-ups - Facilitate daily stand-ups.
Iteration/sprint planning meetings – Protect the team from over-committing and scope creep. Aid in estimation and subtask creation.
Sprint reviews – Participate in the meeting and capture feedback.
Retrospectives – Note areas for improvement and action items for future sprints.
Board administration – Work as the administrator of the scrum board. Ensure that cards are up to date and the Scrum tool is functioning properly.
1 on 1s – Meet individually with team members and stakeholders as needed. Iron out team disagreements about process and work styles.
Internal Consulting – Consult with team members and internal stakeholders on how best to work with the scrum team.
Reporting – Regular analysis of burndown charts and other portfolio planning tools to understand what gets built and at what cadence.
Blockers - Support the team by eliminating external blockers and managing internal roadblocks through process or workflow improvements.
Minimum Requirements:
Education
Matric
Agile, DevOps and/or Scrum Master Certification.
Knowledge of Fintech systems (Banking Inc).
Knowledge:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of leading Agile teams to successful delivery.
Demonstrated experience in managing IT software development projects, preferably in complex or enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Proficient in identifying and addressing gaps in Scrum practices and tailoring Agile frameworks to suit team and project needs.
Ability to motivate, protect, and foster flow within cross-functional software development teams.
Experience working with Azure DevOps or similar Agile project management tools is an advantage.
Exposure to, or experience in, the Banking or Financial Services industry is an advantage.
Desired Skills:
- Scrum Master
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Agile methodologies
