Scrum Master

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Scrum Master - Cape TownJoin a well-known organisation that is currently expanding their R&D team in Cape Town and kick-start your 2021 with a new challenge. This opportunity will see you to joining a team of highly driven and passionate people who strive to deliver scalable solutions that help drive efficiency and curb corruption across more than 30 countries world-wide.

Your day-to-day will consist of:Facilitating and supporting scrum events (planning, daily scrum, sprint reviews, sprint retrospective)Working closely with each development team, liaising with the Scrum Team Captains, to ensure efficient deliveryEnsuring teams reach their sprint targetsCommunicating with team members and setting clear targetsTracking agile metrics and providing feedback to teams/managementLiaising with the Delivery and Content Manager to decide on team capacity for bugs ahead of sprint and assignment of critical bugs during sprint.Reporting to the Head of R&D Skills & Qualifications required:Excellent planning and problem solving skillsStrong communication, facilitation, coaching and negotiation skillsAdept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity and other scrum techniquesKnowledge of the Agile framework methodUnderstanding of software development life cycleIn depth knowledge of traditional project management principles and practicesA background in software development (Java/C#/.NET/SQL)5 years experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environmentTertiary educations in related field Benefits you'll enjoy:Working in an innovative, diverse companyLow staff turn-over (high employee satisfaction)Dev DazeNo dress codeInternet allowanceAfter work drinks and social team building events (post-Covid)Pop-up coffee shop on-siteSnacksOn-site gym with personal trainerCatered lunches (post-Covid)Performance related bonus18 days leaveVoluntary medical aid plansIf this sounds like the opportunity for you and you have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role working in an Agile environment, please send over your CV to Stacey Maritz on [email protected] to the high volume of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not had a response within 14 days of applying, please accept your application as unsuccessful.Best of luck!