Scrum Master

Pbt-Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pbt-Group is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams and drive delivery excellence through a hybrid, contract-based role.

The ideal candidate has deep Scrum knowledge, strong facilitation skills, and at least 5 years of experience with JIRA and Confluence, supporting teams across diverse industries. You will shield teams from blockers, coach the squad, and collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to maximize value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Scrum/Agile environments.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills; conflict resolution.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile delivery frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software development and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as servant leader and Agile coach for a high-performing, self-organizing team.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and foster a culture of delivery, quality, and ownership.
• Partner with Project and Programme Managers to align team efforts with broader delivery goals.
• Shield the team from distractions and scope creep, ensuring focus and flow.
• Identify and remove impediments, escalating when necessary to maintain momentum.
• Support the Product Owner in prioritization and backlog refinement.

Skills

Agile

Scrum

DevOps

Project Management

Software Development

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Be part of our team of Data Specialists and embark on a career of the future!

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming data into impactful solutions for leading industries across the globe. Our client, a dynamic data and analytics powerhouse with a presence in over 27 countries, is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams and drive delivery excellence in a hybrid, contract-based role.

Duties:

• Act as the servant leader and Agile coach for a high-performing, self-organizing team.


• Facilitate all key Scrum ceremonies and foster a culture of delivery, quality, and ownership.


• Partner with Project and Programme Managers to align team efforts with broader delivery goals.


• Shield the team from distractions and scope creep, ensuring focus and flow.


• Identify and remove impediments, escalating when necessary to maintain momentum.


• Support the Product Owner in prioritization and backlog refinement.

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of Scrum principles, Agile values, and Lean thinking.


• Strong facilitation and coaching skills with the ability to resolve team conflicts.


• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile delivery frameworks.


• Solid grasp of software development and DevOps practices.


• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have:

• Insurance industry experience is a plus.


• Engage in an innovative environment that encourages continuous improvement.


• Collaborate with a global team of experts.


• Opportunity to work on impactful data projects across diverse industries.

Skills

Agile DevOps Project Management Scrum Software Development