Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Software Development
Test-driven Development
Continuous Integration and Development
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Estimating
Release Management
Presentations
Analytical Skill
PMBOK
Business Analytics
Business Analysis
Sprint
Productivity
Apache Velocity
Organizational Skills
Agile
Accountability
Rally
Scrum
Coaching
SAFE
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Facilitation
Reporting
Management
Organized
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express
Job Details
Job#: 3013338
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Certified Scrum Master to lead Agile software development
Experience guiding teams to effectively write/ split / map stories
Understanding of basic fundamentals of software development processes and procedures.
Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by IT.
Ability to develop, plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion
Demonstrated knowledge of test driven development
Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery processes related to Scrum
Experience with relative estimation, retrospective, and agile release planning techniques
Must be self-motivated, well-organized and have strong innovation and facilitation skills.
Proven oral, written, and business presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to interface effectively with Release Train Engineer(s) and all levels and across organizational lines, including business units.
Ability to effectively utilize external vendors and resources throughout the organization. EXPERIENCE: 5 -7 years of scrum experience with at least 2 years as a Scrum Master required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified Scrum Master CSM or SAFe Scrum Master SSM (Required) Safe Advanced Scrum Master SASM (Desired) Certified Product Owner CSPO (Desired) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner ACP (Desired) Certified SAFe Agilist SA (Desired). BA degree preferred.
Responsibilities: AGILE / SCRUM PRACTICES
Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives and sprint demos. Work with the Release Train Engineer to integrate efforts, other teams. Consult with the Product Owner to validate and communicate team priorities. Guide, coach and motivate the team with the goal of increasing productivity
Guiding the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to drive end value
Serve as the team's Scrum expert. Guide the team toward improving the way they work. Remove impediments to help the team reach an optimum, sustainable velocity.
Leads the team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks.
Foster accountability, transparency, and regularity in status updates. Remove impediments external to the team. Ensure that the Rally system is always up to date to reflect the current state.
Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization. COMMUNICATION / COLLABORATION
Communicate and ensure alignment of priorities with Program stakeholders and within the team.
Build and support a trusting and safe environment where challenges are address proactively with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.
Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating the right information the teams need at the right time.
Remove impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment.
Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work. METRICS / REPORTING
Manage, publish, and communicate information radiators and relevant metrics to the team on progress against team objectives.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. Maintains facility in a clean and organized manner at all times. Stores product according to established company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Certified Scrum Master to lead Agile software development
Experience guiding teams to effectively write/ split / map stories
Understanding of basic fundamentals of software development processes and procedures.
Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by IT.
Ability to develop, plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion
Demonstrated knowledge of test driven development
Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery processes related to Scrum
Experience with relative estimation, retrospective, and agile release planning techniques
Must be self-motivated, well-organized and have strong innovation and facilitation skills.
Proven oral, written, and business presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to interface effectively with Release Train Engineer(s) and all levels and across organizational lines, including business units.
Ability to effectively utilize external vendors and resources throughout the organization. EXPERIENCE: 5 -7 years of scrum experience with at least 2 years as a Scrum Master required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified Scrum Master CSM or SAFe Scrum Master SSM (Required) Safe Advanced Scrum Master SASM (Desired) Certified Product Owner CSPO (Desired) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner ACP (Desired) Certified SAFe Agilist SA (Desired). BA degree preferred.
Responsibilities: AGILE / SCRUM PRACTICES
Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives and sprint demos. Work with the Release Train Engineer to integrate efforts, other teams. Consult with the Product Owner to validate and communicate team priorities. Guide, coach and motivate the team with the goal of increasing productivity
Guiding the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to drive end value
Serve as the team's Scrum expert. Guide the team toward improving the way they work. Remove impediments to help the team reach an optimum, sustainable velocity.
Leads the team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks.
Foster accountability, transparency, and regularity in status updates. Remove impediments external to the team. Ensure that the Rally system is always up to date to reflect the current state.
Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization. COMMUNICATION / COLLABORATION
Communicate and ensure alignment of priorities with Program stakeholders and within the team.
Build and support a trusting and safe environment where challenges are address proactively with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.
Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating the right information the teams need at the right time.
Remove impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment.
Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work. METRICS / REPORTING
Manage, publish, and communicate information radiators and relevant metrics to the team on progress against team objectives.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. Maintains facility in a clean and organized manner at all times. Stores product according to established company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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