Intermediate Scrum Master

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an experienced Intermediate Scrum Master for a Bank project team, focusing on API development and open-source API integrations. You will drive Agile ceremonies and mentoring, guiding cross-functional collaboration with analysts, developers, and QA to deliver in a banking environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as Scrum Master or Agile Coach, strong Agile knowledge, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years as Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Experience with API development and open-source API integrations.
• Knowledge of back-end integration technologies such as ESBs, SOAP, and messaging systems.
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban.
• Banking/financial services sector experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with microservices and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure the team follows Agile principles, processes, and practices.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Remove impediments that obstruct the team's progress towards achieving their goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Maintain project plans, backlogs, and sprint goals.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication

API integration

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Scrum/Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

ESB

SOAP

Messaging systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our Bank project team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in API development and integration with open-source APIs. The candidate should also have prior corporate or commercial experience in delivering projects within an Agile environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate and coordinate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure the team follows Agile principles, processes, and practices.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Remove impediments that obstruct the team's progress towards achieving their goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Maintain project plans, backlogs, and sprint goals.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Experience with API development and integration with open-source APIs.
• Knowledge of back-end integration technologies such as ESBs, SOAP, and messaging systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience working in a corporate or commercial environment, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies.
• Understanding of database design and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms such as AWS or Azure.