Scrum Master Job at I&M Bank

Ref: DFSM /1/2018

Job Summary

Enabling cross-functional teams to develop medium-to-complex business / customer/ employee solutions using the agile way of working that integrates the business and technical needs. The Incumbent will report to the Digital Factory Manager or any other official as may be designated.

Scrum Master Job Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing facilitation and coaching that enables the team to excel at agile development
• Facilitate medium-to-high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release
• Navigate and identify shared IT services required by the team in the delivery of its objectives
• Facilitate discussions leading to collective decision-making, goal setting and conflict resolution within the team
• Actively manage risks and external dependencies drawing in team members as appropriate
• Create and maintain the appropriate vehicles for open communication within the scrum team (e.g. tracker boards, JIRA) to create a trusting and safe team environment
• Continuously seek to improve team performance by promoting joint accountability for results and solving productivity issues

Qualifications for the Scrum Master Job

• At least 1 successfully delivered project using Scrum methodology in the role as Scrum Master
• At least 3 successfully delivered technical projects with experience in software development and/or project management
• Relevant business degree
• Knowledge of Agile software development process (e.g. XP, Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
• Knowledge and/or experience with Agile techniques: User Stories, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Paired Programming, Automated Testing, Agile Games
• Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your application together with comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, present position, salary expectations and names and contacts of three referees. Your application should reach the address below as soon as possible but not later than 20th May 2018. Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application.

The General Manager-Human Resources
I&M Bank Limited
I & M Tower, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O Box 30238 00100,
Nairobi

Or email: recruit@imbank.co.ke (preferred option)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.