The Botswana Institute for Technology, Research and Innovation (BITRI), is an established science and technology research institute whose mandate is to undertake research, identify and or develop appropriate technologies in line with national priorities and needs of Botswana.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Senior Developer(SCRUM)<\/strong> Job Description<\/strong> Some of the responsibilities will include:<\/strong> Requirements<\/strong> Work Experience<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Gaborone, South East, Botswana
\nReference<\/strong> # SD 2\/2020
\nContract Type:<\/strong> 36 Months
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nAs a Senior Developer (Scrum), you will guide cross functional teams in the execution of multiple development projects in IST division using the principles of agile Scrum framework. You will facilitate high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with IST Agile\/Scrum practices, including but not limited to, project kick-off, sprint, release and deployment planning. A critical part is resolving problems through research and investigations and leading process improvement. Furthermore, as a Senior Developer (Scrum), you\u2019ll gain valuable management experience delegating responsibilities to the rest of your team and reviewing the work of Junior Developers (Scrum). If you\u2019re a creative problem-solver with the relevant technological skills to make your vision a reality, apply today.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Being the steward of the Scrum process to ensure the team is working by the values and practices of Scrum
\n\u2022Coaching IST development teams and overall organization in Agile best practices and selection of the appropriate processes (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
\n\u2022Continually evaluating IST\u2019s success in Agile delivery and not only identifying opportunities for improvement, but developing the strategy to implement change across organizational levels
\n\u2022Organizing and facilitating, when necessary, all Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-up meetings, backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
\n\u2022Collaborating with Stakeholders, Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Development Managers to plan releases and manage a healthy product backlog
\n\u2022Recommending and introducing the appropriate metrics in support of continued improvement with the goal of getting the best work out of each team and measuring representing that improvement to the team and leadership
\n\u2022Collaborating with IST management to ensure the development teams are practicing Agile framework and software engineering best practices
\n\u2022Reporting progress, team status, and issues to IST management
\n\u2022Working with Stakeholders and Project Management to clearly articulate a common goal for the team at the release and sprint levels
\n\u2022Coordinating the execution of deliverables across multiple Scrum Teams with a focus on scaling Scrum to manage cross team dependencies.<\/p>\n
\nAcademic and Professional Qualifications
\nA minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or any equivalent qualification acceptable to BITRI is required. You must be a Certified\/Professional Scrum Master to qualify for this position. Other relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage during the selection process.<\/p>\n
\nMinimum of 5 years of Agile project management experience with proven history of delivering software projects, minimum of 5 years of software development experience as a lead developer, technical lead, or Scrum Master. 2 years\u2019 experience managing dependencies and project integration in a cross-functional, matrix environment will be an added advantage. Preferred candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge or experience with:
\n\u2022JIRA tracking systems
\n\u2022Multiple Agile delivery frameworks
\n\u2022Release Train Engineer (RTE) role; or demonstrates solid facilitation skills through experiences
\n\u2022Scaled Agile including expertise in running PI Planning and dependency management
\n\u2022Scaling Scrum and partnering with other teams to monitor cross team dependencies
\n\u2022Software development lifecycle and agile software development practices
\nPersonal Qualities & Behavioral Traits
\n\u2022Firm grasp of servant leadership and facilitation
\n\u2022Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
\n\u2022Advanced problem analysis and problem-solving skills
\n\u2022Demonstrable achievement in transitioning a team into Scrum and increasing adoption\/maturity over time
\n\u2022Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic environment
\n\u2022Ability to self-motivate and work independently with limited supervision
\n\u2022Strong organization and time management skills<\/p>\n