Senior Scrum Master

Flash

2025/03/25 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: FH-576

Department: Business Operations

Business Unit:

Industry: Fintech

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for an experienced Senior Scrum Master to facilitate, coach, guide and drive Agile methodologies over multiple teams within our Cape Town Office.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support & coach teams to understand an effective way of working
Assist in the preparation (where required), & the facilitation of all Scrum ceremonies
Assist in educating & guiding teams in building and improving their delivery
Help teams assess their Scrum Maturity and achieve higher levels of maturity.
Improve transparency within the teams and within Tech
Build a safe and trusting environment where conflict can be managed in a healthy way without fear of blame.
Support & empower the Technical Operations Team when it comes to backlog management, managing expectations with Stakeholders & forecasting work.
Collaborate with the Agile Team to share knowledge and brainstorm ideas.
Manage/develop/improve on reporting and metrics for multiple Teams.
Mentor other Scrum Masters to build a strong, aligned Agile team

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

5+ years experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach
7+ years experience working with Agile Tech teams
Experience in implementing Agile methods or frameworks within an organization.
Demonstrated coaching experience
Hands-on experience in product and software development life cycles
Hold a relevant Scrum Master certification:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Facilitation & training (Hybrid and In-Person)
Strong knowledge of Agile software development with a focus on Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles
Thorough understanding of Agile software development methodologies, principles, and practices
Agile Mentorship

ADVANTAGEOUS: