Senior Scrum Master Agile Coach

Miratech
Stellenbosch
ZAR 300 000 - 700 000
Job description

We are looking for a passionate and strategic Scrum Master / Agile Coach to help us take our industry-leading asset management platform to the next level. You will play a key role in supporting and contributing to data processing projects. If you have a strong ability to translate metrics into actionable insights, foster continuous improvement, and inspire teams to reach their full potential, Miratech is waiting for you!

The work is varied, fast-paced, and challenging. You will receive broad exposure to both the technology and the business.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Agile squads with a focus on Delivery to execute user stories and features with high quality for business value leveraging Definitions of Ready and Done as standards.
  • Support teams in adopting Agile practices, applying suitable frameworks to increase delivery and empower data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers to align backlog prioritization with business objectives.
  • Drive sprint and PI planning, manage dependencies, track team metrics, address blockers, and foster continuous improvement to achieve sprint goals and deliver value.
  • Build cross-functional partnerships with stakeholders, align on goals and timelines, and advocate for the team.
  • Foster an Agile mindset and inspire the team through hands-on engagement, proactively identifying areas for improvement.
  • Prepare teams for self-sufficiency, enabling them to sustain high levels of delivery without direct oversight.

Qualifications:

  • 6 years of experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) in a complex environment with multifunctional collaboration.
  • 3 years leading large-scale transformation programs (leveraging Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)) involving business process, organizational change, and multiple large-scale technology components.
  • Experience in financial investment, asset management, data platforms, or banking services domain.
  • Comprehensive expertise in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Proven experience coaching Product Owners on backlog management, prioritization, and Agile maturity.
  • Strong analytical skills to leverage metrics for process improvements.

Nice to have:

  • Prior professional experience in roles such as Software Engineer, QA Tester, or Business Analyst.

We offer:

  • Culture of Relentless Performance: join an unstoppable technology development team with a 99% project success rate and more than 30% year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, language courses, and a relocation program.
  • Work From Anywhere Culture: make the most of the flexibility that comes with remote work.
  • Growth Mindset: reap the benefits of a range of professional development opportunities including certification programs, mentorship, talent investment programs, internal mobility, and internship opportunities.
  • Global Impact: collaborate on impactful projects for top global clients and shape the future of industries.
  • Welcoming Multicultural Environment: be a part of a dynamic global team and thrive in an inclusive and supportive work environment with open communication and regular team-building company social events.
  • Social Sustainability Values: join our sustainable business practices focused on five pillars including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.
  • Miratech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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Department / Functional Area: Engineering

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