Technical Scrum Master

Centurion
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: ITE006696/MBa

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Our client is looking for a Technical Scrum Master to lead and develop a team of Data Engineers and Analysts, driving the design, implementation, and maintenance of data solutions. You will play a dual role as a Scrum Master and Technical Lead, ensuring that Agile development practices are followed while mentoring and growing a high-performing technical team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of technical resources focused on data solutions (analysis, design, engineering, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance).
Oversee Scrum processes and facilitate key Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint review).
Identify and resolve blockers that impact the team’s progress.
Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities.
Implement and optimise delivery processes for excellence and service improvement.
Inspire and mentor technical teams, resolve conflicts, and guide professional growth.
Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
Translate business IT requirements into implementable solutions, ensuring operational continuity.
Assess risks and comply with SDLC and change/release management processes.
Design data solutions and oversee architecture specifications within governance standards.
Analyse problems, identify trends, and propose best-fit solutions.
Manage technical support requests and ensure resolution within SLAs.
Participate in specialist communities of practice to enhance organisational knowledge.
Lead team performance, skills development, and cultural initiatives for innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

IT Degree or Diploma (completed).
3+ years of BI/data development experience, focusing on data preparation, pipelines, and ETL.
2+ years leading technical teams.
Strong knowledge of architecture & design principles, and data governance.
Industry experience in Property, Financial Services, or Auto (advantageous).
Experience with spatial data (advantageous).

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of Python, and C# (advantageous).
Understanding of IT security, AI, intelligent automation, and cloud (advantageous).

If you're an experienced Scrum Master with a technical edge, eager to lead a team and drive cutting-edge data solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

How to apply:
Please send your detailed CV to mbasson@networkrecruitment.co.za OR apply online.

Please note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.