Job Description
About the Role
The Menlyn: 2873 Agile Master will be responsible for collaborating with teams to deliver technical products and applications within an agile/DevOps delivery model. This role focuses on automating environments, infrastructure, build, and deployment pipelines, while facilitating the removal of impediments and involving all stakeholders in solution design.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team members on system analysis, design, development, and testing for assigned technical products or applications.
- Automate environments, infrastructure, build, and deployment pipelines.
- Facilitate the removal of impediments and involve all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA) in solution design.
- Lead explorations to deliver Epics and User Stories from a Saga (e.g. story mapping).
- Structure requirements in an Agile way for teams.
- Ensure the sustainability of projects by taking appropriate actions where necessary.
- Support multiple Feature Teams in complex Products/Sub-products.
- Provide key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile Teams to improve efficiencies.
- Guide the team and organisation on the use and application of Agile methodologies and software development practices.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and colleagues across multiple sites/locations.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to lead teams in an Agile way, including discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
- Assess the agile maturity of the team and organisation and coach them to higher levels of maturity.
- Assist with internal and external communication and improving transparency.
- Demonstrate the status/performance of the team as a key element.
- Support Product Owners with grooming processes and product backlog management.
- Assist with project- and team coordination tasks when required.
- Analyse processes from start to finish.
- Responsible for defect lifecycle.
- Ensure that all processes are investigated/considered in obtaining the specifications of user requirements (e.g., DoR).
Requirements
- Relevant IT degree
- 3 years plus experience in a similar role
- More than 5 years of total experience in software engineering required
Qualifications
- Security Certifications
- Cloud Certifications
- Enterprise Architecture Certifications
- SQL
- Python/Pyspark
- AWS (S3, EC2, Glue, EMR, Athena, Spark, Lambda, Kinesis)
- Data Engineering
- Terraform
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About IT / Computing / Software Jobs in Pretoria
In Pretoria, the IT and computing sector is a thriving industry with a growing demand for skilled professionals. Typically, job seekers in this field can expect to find a range of opportunities across various sectors, including technology, finance, and healthcare. This growth is driven by the increasing reliance on digital technologies in businesses and government institutions.
When it comes to salaries, there are broad ranges to consider, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally speaking, entry-level positions tend to start around R400 000 – R600 000 per annum, while more senior roles can command salaries ranging from R800 000 – R1.5 million or more, depending on the specific requirements of the position.
Common skills required for IT and computing roles in Pretoria include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, as well as experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum. Additionally, strong analytical and problem-solving skills are often essential, as are excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Other important skills include data analysis and interpretation, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
The technology industry is a significant employer of IT professionals in Pretoria, particularly for large multinational companies like Google and Microsoft. Financial services firms also commonly require skilled IT staff to manage their systems and infrastructure. Other sectors that frequently hire for IT roles include the manufacturing sector, where companies need to invest in automation and data analytics technologies.
Career development opportunities are available across various levels of experience, from junior developer positions to senior leadership roles. Typically, career progression involves taking on additional responsibilities, pursuing further education or certifications, and staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies. Many employers also offer training and development programs to help employees build new skills and advance in their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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