Scrum Master – Talent Pool

Saratoga; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga is seeking experienced Scrum Masters passionate about agile delivery and team empowerment. By joining our Scrum Master Talent Pool, you will connect with exciting opportunities, enhance your skills, and be part of an innovative community. We prioritize flexibility and value collaboration, focusing on making a positive impact through technology.

Benefits

Training and career development

Flexible work arrangements

Social events

Reward and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Scrum Master.
• Solid understanding of Scrum and Kanban.
• ISTQB certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive agile delivery and enable high-performing teams.
• Facilitating Scrum ceremonies and coaching teams.
• Managing sprints and product backlogs.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Collaboration

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Diploma in Information Technology

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Join Our Talent Community for Scrum Masters
Are you a Scrum Master who’s passionate about driving agile delivery and enabling high-performing teams?

We’re building a community of Scrum Masters who thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering real value. In our environment, your facilitation skills, servant-leadership approach, and agile mindset will make a lasting impact across teams and projects.

By joining our Scrum Master Talent Pool, you’ll stay connected to exciting contract and permanent opportunities, gain early access to new roles, and be part of a community that values analytical thinking, collaboration, and innovation

Qualifications and Experience required:

• A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline – or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.

• Solid understanding and application of Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum and Kanban.

• Proficient in using Azure DevOps (formerly TFS) for managing sprints and product backlogs.

• Familiarity with CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery) practices.

• ISTQB certification would be a strong advantage

Who we are

Saratoga is a company filled with like-minded individuals who deliver quality solution delivery services and are motivated to make a positive impact in the world through technology.

We partner with our global client base to deliver innovative business and technology solutions to market fast, cost-effectively, and ethically.

As a values-driven company, our values of People Matter, Mutual Respect and Personal Excellence guide us in how we work with our clients, business partners and each other. We offer our people well-rounded work experience, and our staff develop their skills and knowledge through training, career development and tech talks. Virtual and in-person socials, give our teams the opportunities to connect and our reward and recognition programmes celebrate the awesome work and achievements of our people.

At Saratoga, we prioritize flexibility in our work arrangements, embracing both remote and hybrid models to cater to our staff's preferences. However, as a consulting firm, there are instances when onsite presence at the client's location becomes essential for project success and client collaboration.

We strive to provide innovative solutions and inspire each other to be the best we can be. If you are looking to join an organisation where people really do matter, take a look at our open roles:www.saratoga.co.za/careers/

Employment Equity requirement

Employment Equity candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Saratoga is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.

The relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity and Black Economic Empowerment will be considered when appointing potential candidates.

Saratoga is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, and all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Saratoga consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our Privacy Policy, or follow this link to view it:https://saratogasoftware.com/privacy-policy/