Scrum Master

Job#: 2083435

Job Description:

Position: Scrum Master

Location: Hybrid onsite in Quincy, MA

Duration: 6+ Months; Strong potential for extension

Overview:

Our client in the banking industry is seeking a Solution Architecture (SA) Administrator & Scrum Master to aid the Solution Architecture Governance team. This person shall help Solution Architecture Governance team manage SA's Jira, SharePoint site, reporting, resource planning and budgeting.

Overview:

Serve the Solution Architecture organization and internal technology IT teams manage Solution Architecture organization processes.

Track progress and help the team achieve their commitments.

Progress & monitored daily when problems are identified work with team to develop corrective actions.

Manage and report on Solution Architecture KPI and dashboards

Ensure Solution Architecture team members understand Solution Architecture processes and support the team in following them.

Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team. Collaborate with the team in scheduling work, including defect remediation and refactoring, guarding against the accumulation of technical debt.

Run Solution Architecture office hours and daily stand ups

Create and maintain a healthy Solution Architecture Sharepoint.

Create plan to enrich Solution Architecture Sharepoint and follow up with accountable Solution Architects

Required Qualifications:

5 years of experience

Experience in Project Management and/or serving as Scrum Master

Expert level in Jira and ability to generate meaningful and consumable dashboard from Jira data

Expert level in organization of Jira requests to surface actionable data

Expert level in excel and PowerPoint

Demonstrate ability in using AI toolkit (Microsoft CoPilot) to facilitate & automate reports

In-depth knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Exceptional people skills. Comfortable working with a diverse group of people and serve as arbitrator when conflicts arise.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Benefits:

For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!

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 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.