Job#: 3021580 Job Description:Scrum Master (SAFe) - 5 year contractPosition SummaryApex is seeking an experienced
SAFe Scrum Master to support one or more Agile teams operating within an Agile Release Train (ART). This role serves as a
servant leader and Agile coach, ensuring teams effectively apply Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices to deliver high-quality value at scale. The Scrum Master will facilitate team ceremonies, remove impediments, improve flow, and drive continuous improvement across teams and program-level activities.
ResponsibilitiesTeam-Level Responsibilities- Facilitate core Agile ceremonies, including:
- Iteration (Sprint) Planning
- Daily Stand-ups
- Iteration Reviews
- Iteration Retrospectives
- Coach team members on Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles
- Support healthy flow of work and adherence to WIP limits
- Guide teams to deliver incremental, high-quality value each iteration
- Identify/remove impediments; escalate blockers, risks, and dependencies as needed
- Foster transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Track and communicate team performance metrics (velocity, flow, predictability)
Program / ART-Level Responsibilities- Participate in and support Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Assist with PI readiness: backlog preparation, capacity planning
- Identify, track, and manage cross-team dependencies and risks
- Participate in:
- Scrum of Scrums
- ART Sync (if applicable)
- Inspect & Adapt (I\\&A) events
- Partner closely with the Release Train Engineer (RTE) to optimize ART execution
- Promote alignment with ART objectives and PI commitments
Product & Stakeholder Collaboration- Support Product Owners with backlog refinement and story readiness
- Assist with story definition, acceptance criteria, and feature decomposition
- Collaborate with Product Management, System Architecture, and other stakeholders
- Help ensure delivery aligns with business priorities and strategic goals
Required Qualifications- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a SAFe environment
- Strong knowledge of SAFe, Scrum, Agile, and Lean principles
- Hands-on experience working within Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams and leaders in Agile practices
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale Agile transformations
- Background in software development, QA, DevOps, or product management
- Experience working in distributed or multi-team Agile environments
- Additional SAFe certifications (SA, SPC, RTE)
Key Competencies- Servant leadership mindset
- Agile & Lean coaching expertise
- Ability to facilitate large-scale Agile events
- Strong dependency and risk management capabilities
- Systems thinking and organizational awareness
- Metrics-focused continuous improvement
- Change leadership in evolving environments
EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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