Scrum Master

iOCO; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile projects. In this role, you will coach teams in Agile development and lead complex initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, solid understanding of Scrum principles, and a background in Custom Development. This position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Scrum Master within an Agile environment.
• Proven experience within a Product Driven and Custom Development environment.
• Solid experience and understanding of Scrum principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing facilitation and coaching for agile development.
• Facilitate medium-to-high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release.
• Manage risks and external dependencies in team delivery.

Skills

Agile development

Scrum principles

Custom Development

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Scrum Master

Jobnumber iOCO04067 Contract Type Contract State / Province Gauteng Contract Type : Hybrid

We\'re looking for a Scrum Master to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you\'ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team. You will own the delivery of numerous Agile projects on an end-to-end basis in customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing facilitation and coaching that enables the team to excel at agile development
• Facilitate medium-to-high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release
• Navigate and identify shared IT services required by the team in the delivery of its objectives
• Facilitate discussions leading to collective decision-making, goal-setting and conflict resolution within the team
• Actively manage risks and external dependencies drawing in team members as appropriate
• Create and maintain the appropriate vehicles for open communication within the scrum team to create a trusting and safe team environment
• Continuously seek to improve team performance by promoting joint accountability for results and solving productivity issues
• Focus on team metrics as quantitative input in Retrospective

Your expertise

• Experience in Custom Development experience
• Experience in leading complex teams
• Must have solid experience and understanding of the Scrum principles
• Proven experience within a Product Driven and Custom Development environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Scrum Master within an Agile environment.

Other information applicable to the opportunity

• Location : Sandton, Gauteng

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.