Midrand: Scrum Master

The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts. Prioritization of requirements, the scrum master will be the facilitator for a team that needs to grow within the scrum/agile methodology. Responsibilities: Guiding the team and organisation on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight clients Guiding the team on how to get the most of out of self-organisation to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organisation and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of problem solving Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible and leading by example Minimum requirements: Relevant degree in IT First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM II) Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least two years for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc. Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team Experience applying a wide variety of well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous burndown techniques, handling bugs etc.) Competencies required: Communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels as well as 3rd party developers Teamwork and team engagement Assertiveness in ensuring the Agile / Scrum concepts and principles are adhered to Energetic and enthusiastic Problem-solving Analytical thinking