Job Title: Technical Scum Master
Location: Johannesburg
Contract type: Contract (12-month contract)
Hybrid
Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience leading technical teams through Agile frameworks, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions in complex, regulated environments. This role requires excellent communication skills, technical acumen, and an understanding of risk management and compliance standards in banking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies. Coach and guide teams on Agile/Scrum best practices.
- Ensure smooth collaboration among cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with technical teams to identify challenges, remove impediments, and facilitate technical discussions.
- Oversee risk mitigation strategies within sprints, ensuring that compliance and regulatory requirements are integrated into development processes.
- Ensure teams are aligned on data governance, quality, and security measures, particularly in high-stakes banking environments.
- Act as the main point of contact for product owners, stakeholders, and management, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and any potential roadblocks.
- Track team performance and metrics (velocity, cycle time) to ensure consistent delivery and resolve issues promptly.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement through retrospective feedback and by fostering a learning environment within the team.
- Maintain clear and accurate records of progress, blockers, and decisions throughout the sprint cycle.
Experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
- 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a strong technical background.
- Experience working in the banking industry with exposure to data governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Agile Expertise: Proven experience in applying Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to deliver complex software solutions.
- Understanding of software development, cloud architecture, and data management tools.
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git, Jenkins, etc.).
- Knowledge of Agile development tools like Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, or Confluence.
- Technical Acumen: Knowledge of software development practices, cloud solutions, and data handling in the banking sector.
- Data Competency: Hands-on experience with data governance tools, data management frameworks, or related technologies in banking.
- Technical Certifications: Relevant technical certifications in cloud, software development, or data technologies.
- Banking Industry Standards: Familiarity with frameworks like Basel III, SOX compliance, or similar banking regulations.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving technical challenges in regulated environments.
- Leadership: Proven ability to mentor and lead teams while driving projects to successful completion.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Desired Skills:
- Scrum
- CSM
- PSM
- Data Governance
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Agile expertise
- Agile Methodologies
- Kanban
- SAFe
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Version control systems
- Git
- Jenkins
- Jira
- Trello
- Azure
- Confluence