231 Scrum Master jobs in Kenya
Senior Scrum Master
50200 Bungoma, Western
KES280000 Annually
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Our client is searching for an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead and mentor multiple Agile development teams in a fully remote setting. This critical role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching teams on Scrum principles and practices, and removing impediments to ensure smooth project execution. You will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting continuous improvement, and driving the adoption of Agile methodologies across the organization. The Senior Scrum Master will work closely with product owners and development teams to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software solutions. Key responsibilities include guiding teams through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; coaching team members in self-organization and cross-functionality; and shielding the team from external interferences. You will also track team progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. Experience with Agile project management tools like Jira or Asana is essential. You will be a change agent, championing Agile values and principles while adapting practices to suit the specific needs of each team. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence project delivery and team dynamics in a remote-first culture, contributing directly to the successful delivery of complex software projects.
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Lead Scrum Master
60100 Embu, Eastern
KES160000 Annually
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Our client is searching for an experienced and certified Lead Scrum Master to guide and mentor multiple agile teams in a fully remote environment. This role is crucial for fostering agile principles, optimizing team performance, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. As the Lead Scrum Master, you will facilitate agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and coach teams on Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks. You will be responsible for promoting a collaborative and productive team culture, encouraging continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to agile best practices. Key responsibilities include coaching and mentoring Scrum Masters and development teams, facilitating cross-team communication and dependency management, and supporting the Product Owner in backlog refinement and release planning. You will also play a key role in driving organizational agility and identifying opportunities for process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of agile methodologies, excellent servant leadership qualities, and exceptional facilitation and coaching skills. Experience with conflict resolution and change management is vital. Proficiency in project management and agile tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence is required. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact on our agile transformation. You will work with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and driving towards common goals. We are looking for a forward-thinking professional who is passionate about agile and committed to empowering teams to achieve their full potential. A relevant certification such as CSM, CSPO, or SAFe Scrum Master is mandatory, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a lead or coaching capacity.
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Lead Scrum Master - Fintech
00100 Abothuguchi West
KES1100000 Annually
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We are seeking a seasoned Lead Scrum Master to guide multiple agile teams within a fast-paced fintech environment. This is a fully remote position, offering you the opportunity to shape agile practices and foster high-performing teams from anywhere. You will be responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams on agile principles and practices, and removing impediments to their progress. Your role extends to promoting a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration across the organization. You will mentor junior Scrum Masters, facilitate cross-team communication, and work closely with product owners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of valuable software solutions. Key responsibilities include tracking team progress, identifying and addressing bottlenecks, and ensuring adherence to agile metrics. You will also contribute to the evolution of agile methodologies within the company, championing best practices and innovative approaches. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in the financial technology sector, with a deep understanding of various agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban). Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and coaching skills are essential. Certification such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or equivalent is highly desirable. This role demands a proactive leader who can inspire teams, drive efficiency, and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects in a remote-first setting. You will be instrumental in optimizing team performance and fostering a strong agile mindset across the organization.
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Remote Senior Scrum Master
60100 Meru , Eastern
KES180000 Annually
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Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Remote Senior Scrum Master to facilitate agile development processes within their distributed teams. This role is 100% remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to influence software development culture globally. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will guide multiple Scrum teams, foster an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance. Your primary responsibilities include coaching teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization; removing impediments that block team progress; facilitating Scrum events (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives); and working with Product Owners to ensure a clear and well-understood product backlog. You will also coach other Scrum Masters and contribute to the advancement of Agile adoption across the organization. This position requires a deep understanding of various Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum, and the ability to adapt them to different team contexts. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills are paramount. You will be responsible for tracking team velocity, identifying areas for process improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance team efficiency and product quality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agile methodologies, a strong ability to inspire and motivate teams, and experience in navigating organizational change. You will be a champion for transparency, inspection, and adaptation, ensuring that teams are delivering maximum value. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on how our client builds innovative software products in a fully remote capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and coach multiple Scrum teams in adopting and optimizing Agile and Scrum practices.
- Remove impediments and obstacles hindering team progress.
- Coach Product Owners on backlog management and user story refinement.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, ensuring they are productive and value-driven.
- Mentor and guide less experienced Scrum Masters and team members.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
- Track team metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) and identify trends for improvement.
- Help foster strong working relationships between Scrum teams and stakeholders.
- Drive the adoption of Agile principles and best practices across the organization.
- Identify and address organizational impediments to agility.
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), or similar certification is required.
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master for multiple software development teams.
- In-depth knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various engineering practices.
- Excellent coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities.
- Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Ability to lead by example with a servant leadership approach.
- Demonstrated success in driving Agile transformations within organizations.
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Remote Lead Scrum Master - Agile Development
40100 Kisumu
KES700000 Annually
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Our client is seeking an experienced and certified Lead Scrum Master to guide and mentor multiple agile software development teams in a fully remote capacity. You will be responsible for fostering an agile mindset, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and removing impediments to ensure efficient and high-quality product delivery. This role requires a deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills to effectively support our distributed engineering teams.
Key responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will hold a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, and at least 2 years in a Lead Scrum Master role. Proven experience in successfully coaching multiple agile teams simultaneously is essential. Strong knowledge of various agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (Jira, Confluence) is required. Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills are paramount. This fully remote position demands exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a distributed work environment. If you are passionate about enabling teams to achieve their full potential through Agile, we want to hear from you. Take the lead in our agile transformation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coaching and mentoring multiple Scrum teams on Agile best practices, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement.
- Facilitating all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Identifying and removing impediments that hinder team progress and productivity.
- Promoting a collaborative and transparent environment within and between teams.
- Assisting Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritization.
- Tracking team progress, velocity, and key agile metrics.
- Guiding teams in self-organization and cross-functionality.
- Driving adoption of agile practices across the organization.
- Mentoring junior Scrum Masters and fostering a community of practice.
- Working closely with product management and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
The ideal candidate will hold a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, and at least 2 years in a Lead Scrum Master role. Proven experience in successfully coaching multiple agile teams simultaneously is essential. Strong knowledge of various agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (Jira, Confluence) is required. Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills are paramount. This fully remote position demands exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a distributed work environment. If you are passionate about enabling teams to achieve their full potential through Agile, we want to hear from you. Take the lead in our agile transformation.
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Lead Scrum Master & Agile Coach - Remote
30700 Kitale, Rift Valley
KES280000 Annually
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Our client is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Lead Scrum Master and Agile Coach to join their growing, fully remote technology division. This role is pivotal in guiding multiple Agile teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the effective delivery of complex software projects. You will be responsible for coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams on Agile principles and practices, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and removing impediments to progress. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and a proven track record of successfully implementing and scaling Agile frameworks in a distributed environment. You will champion Agile transformations, drive process optimization, and mentor team members to enhance their Agile capabilities. This position requires exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to inspire and motivate teams. You will also be responsible for establishing metrics and reporting mechanisms to track team performance and progress. Collaboration with stakeholders across different departments will be essential to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks, and a passion for cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
Location: Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Location: Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE
Key Responsibilities:
- Coach and mentor multiple Scrum Masters and Agile teams.
- Facilitate Scrum events and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
- Identify and remove impediments hindering team progress.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Drive the adoption and effectiveness of Agile methodologies across the organization.
- Develop and implement Agile metrics and reporting frameworks.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure clear product backlogs and sprint goals.
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication.
- Support the organizational transformation towards Agile ways of working.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or similar advanced Agile certification.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management or software development, with at least 5 years specifically as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
- Proven experience coaching multiple teams and individuals in Agile practices.
- Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team environment.
- Expertise in Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
- Ability to analyze performance metrics and drive improvements.
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Apprenticeship - Software Development
80100 Nairobi, Nairobi
KES30000 month
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Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring Software Developers through a fully remote apprenticeship program. This program is designed for individuals eager to learn and build a career in software engineering, providing hands-on experience and mentorship. As an apprentice, you will work on real-world projects, gain exposure to various programming languages and development methodologies, and contribute to the creation of innovative software solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting senior developers in coding, testing, and debugging software applications.
- Learning and applying different programming languages and frameworks under guidance.
- Participating in code reviews and contributing to team discussions.
- Developing and maintaining documentation for software projects.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote environment to understand project requirements.
- Troubleshooting and resolving software defects.
- Gaining exposure to agile development methodologies.
- Contributing to the development of user interfaces and back-end systems.
- Learning about software testing procedures and best practices.
- Actively participating in training sessions and continuous learning activities.
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Apprenticeship - Software Development
40101 Kitale, Rift Valley
KES30000 month
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Our client is offering an exciting remote Apprenticeship opportunity for aspiring Software Developers eager to launch their careers. This is a fully remote program, providing comprehensive training and hands-on experience in a supportive virtual environment. As an apprentice, you will work closely with senior developers, learning to design, develop, test, and deploy software applications. You will gain exposure to various programming languages, development methodologies (e.g., Agile), and industry-standard tools. Key learning areas will include front-end and back-end development, database management, and software testing. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and demonstrates a keen ability to learn quickly. While prior coding experience is beneficial, it is not strictly required; a strong foundational understanding of computer science principles and a proactive attitude are paramount. You should be comfortable working independently and collaborating effectively in a remote team setting. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for team interaction and mentorship. This apprenticeship is an exceptional pathway for individuals looking to gain practical experience and build a solid foundation in software development. We provide a structured learning curriculum, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and ongoing pursuit of a degree or relevant certification in computer science or a related field is a plus. Join us to kickstart your career in technology from the convenience of your home.
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Software Development Lead
60102 Embu, Eastern
KES95000 Annually
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Development Lead to drive innovation and excellence within our engineering team located in **Embu, Embu, KE**. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned developer who can mentor a team, architect robust software solutions, and contribute to our cutting-edge projects. As the Software Development Lead, you will guide the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality software applications. You will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development methodologies, such as Agile. Key responsibilities include translating business requirements into technical specifications, overseeing code reviews, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture, a deep understanding of various programming languages and frameworks, and proven experience in leading development teams. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential. You should be proficient in managing the full software development lifecycle and have a passion for delivering scalable and efficient software solutions. Join our forward-thinking company and take the lead in shaping our technological future.
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Junior Software Development Trainee
20200 Kapsuser
KES30000 month
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Our client, a forward-thinking technology firm, is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Software Development Trainee to join their fully remote team. This apprenticeship program is designed to provide aspiring developers with hands-on experience and mentorship in a professional software development environment. As a Trainee, you will be exposed to various aspects of the software development lifecycle, from coding and testing to deployment and maintenance. You will work closely with experienced engineers on real-world projects, contributing to the development of innovative software solutions. Responsibilities include writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code, participating in code reviews, and learning to debug and troubleshoot software issues. You will gain practical experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, and popular development frameworks. The program emphasizes learning and growth, offering opportunities to explore different technologies and methodologies. Excellent communication skills are vital for effective collaboration with your remote team members through project management tools and video conferencing. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals eager to launch their career in software development, gain valuable industry experience, and build a strong foundation in a supportive, virtual setting. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, passionate about technology, and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A solid understanding of basic programming concepts is expected, and a relevant academic background in Computer Science or a related field would be beneficial. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can develop your skills and contribute meaningfully to our projects. Your dedication and willingness to learn will be key to your success in this role.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior developers.
- Participate in code reviews and learn best practices in software development.
- Debug and resolve software defects and issues.
- Collaborate with team members on project tasks using agile methodologies.
- Learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Follow established coding standards and development processes.
- Engage in continuous learning and skill development.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Basic understanding of programming concepts and object-oriented principles.
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
- A proactive attitude and a passion for software development.
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