Scrum

Job#: 3018303

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Scrum Master serves as a facilitator and Agile coach for up to two development teams. This position provides leadership helping the Agile teams adhere to the rules of Scrum, applies the practices and principles of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise), and works within and outside the team to remove impediments. This position creates and fosters an environment of transparency and continuous improvement by proactively communicating with the team, management, and outside stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

Focuses the Agile team on delivering planned value

Ensures the team(s) achieve their stated objectives by reinforcing SAFe framework and Scrum principles, keeping the team focused on their goals, and facilitating all standard ceremonies

Guides the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values

Guides the team on how to get the most out of self-organization

Guides the team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks

Assesses the Scrum maturity of the team and organization and coaches the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization

Facilitates getting the work done

Addresses and eliminates impediments beyond the team's authority or items that require support from other teams

Guides the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment

Builds an environment of continuous improvement and encourages a healthy intra-team dynamic by facilitating team retrospectives, coaching team on problem solving and conflict resolution, and escalating issues when necessary

Facilitates discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution

Coordinates with other teams (DevOps, System Teams, Shared Services and other Scrum Masters) passing information to others and back to the team as needed

Assists with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information

Supports and educates the Product Owner, especially with respect to maintenance and work on the product backlog

Guides the team through estimating and forecasting

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Six (6) years of relevant business/development support, user story creation, writing, and estimation

Experience with of Agile and/or SCRUM

Experience communicating technical information to a non-technical audience

Certifications/Licensures

First Level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) and/or SAFe Practitioner certification

Preferences

Six (6) years of Project Management experience preferably in Information Technology

Extensive Agile and/or Scrum experience; Second level Scrum Master certification (CSP, PSM II) and/or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification

Experience in the Scrum Master role for six (6) years for a software development team diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory

Knowledge of other Agile approaches such as XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc.

Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games

Working knowledge of SAFe

Experience as a Team Leader and coaching, training, or developing teams

Skills and Competencies

Strong skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency

Knowledge of well-documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, Retrospective formats, handling of bugs, etc.)

Strong collaboration, facilitation, and conflict management skills

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.