XP-Driven Scrum Master & Agile Coach

HelloKindred; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 670,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in Johannesburg invites a seasoned Scrum Master/Agile Coach to guide cross‑functional software teams through Scrum and XP practices. You will coach on TDD, pair programming, and CI/CD, facilitating ceremonies while protecting delivery quality and team wellbeing.

The role blends agile coaching with technical coaching in a hybrid setup, with a 3‑month contract and potential extension. Strong Jira expertise and XP/kanban experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Scrum Master or Agile Coach role.
• Strong knowledge of XP, Scrum, and agile practices.
• Experience coaching on TDD, pair programming, and CI/CD.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Expert level in JIRA; CSM/PSM I/II certifications preferred.
• Experience with Kanban or Scrumban.
• Background in software development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and shield the team from external disruptions.
• Coach the team on Scrum values, self-organisation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritised backlog.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile Coach

XP

TDD

Pair programming

CI/CD

Backlog management

JIRA

Facilitation

Kanban

Scrumban

Software development

Tools

JIRA

Job description

HelloKindred in Johannesburg invites a seasoned Scrum Master/Agile Coach to guide cross‑functional software teams through Scrum and XP practices. You will coach on TDD, pair programming, and CI/CD, facilitating ceremonies while protecting delivery quality and team wellbeing.

The role blends agile coaching with technical coaching in a hybrid setup, with a 3‑month contract and potential extension. Strong Jira expertise and XP/kanban experience are essential.