Scrum Master

Feeblo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a skilled Scrum Master to lead Agile development processes and enhance team collaboration. In this pivotal role, you will empower teams to deliver exceptional products while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove obstacles, and implement Agile best practices to maximize efficiency. Your expertise in Agile methodologies, coupled with strong communication skills, will help bridge the gap between technical and business teams. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will drive impactful change and contribute to the success of high-value projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Scrum Master in software development teams.
• Experience with Agile transformations or scaling initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach Scrum Teams on Agile best practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and promote self-organization.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Backlog Management

Conflict Resolution

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Trello

Confluence

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile development processes and drive continuous improvement within our software engineering teams. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader who empowers teams to deliver high-value products through effective Scrum practices. You will remove impediments, foster collaboration, and ensure Agile principles are applied to maximize efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Agile Facilitation & Coaching

• Guide and coach Scrum Teams (Developers, Product Owners, Stakeholders) on Agile / Scrum best practices
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Reviews)
• Promote self-organization and continuous improvement within teams
• Remove impediments and shield the team from distractions
• Track and report Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time)

Process Optimization

• Ensure adherence to Scrum framework while adapting to team needs
• Implement Scaling Agile (SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale) for cross-team alignment
• Drive continuous improvement through actionable retrospectives
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlogs and prioritize user stories

Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with DevOps and Engineering teams to streamline CI / CD pipelines
• Support Agile tooling (Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello) for backlog management
• Advocate for test automation and quality-first development practices
• Assist in dependency management across multiple Scrum teams

Required Skills & Technologies

Core Scrum Competencies

• Agile Methodologies – Scrum, Kanban, SAFe
• Backlog Management – User story refinement, prioritization techniques
• Conflict Resolution – Mediating team dynamics for optimal performance
• Stakeholder Communication – Bridging technical and business teams

Technical Tools & Practices

• Agile Tools – Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Trello
• CI / CD Awareness – Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
• Metrics & Reporting – Sprint dashboards, burndown charts, velocity tracking
• Collaboration Platforms – Slack, Microsoft Teams, Miro

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications

• Required :
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PSM (Professional Scrum Master)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Preferred :

• Advanced Agile Certifications (SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP)
• Technical Background (experience in software development or DevOps)

Experience

• 3+ years as a Scrum Master in software development teams
• 2+ Agile transformations or scaling initiatives (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus)
• Hands-on experience with Agile project management tools (Jira, Rally)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI / CD, automated testing)

Soft Skills

• Servant Leadership – Empowering teams over command-and-control
• Strong Facilitation – Keeping meetings productive and time-boxed
• Problem-Solving – Identifying blockers and driving solutions
• Adaptability – Adjusting Agile practices to team maturity