Job#: 3058301 Job Description: Scrum Master
Location: Tampa, Florida (Hybrid)
Alternate Location: Dallas, Texas
Role Overview
The Lead Scrum Master is a key member of a development squad with a well-defined software development life cycle process. This professional applies a broad technical knowledge of the Agile methodology to manage the scrum process with geographically dispersed teams to deliver exceptional standards in product quality and timely, predictable delivery of projects. The Lead Scrum Master oversees cross-functional coordination, requirement traceability, release management, test case management, and defect tracking concerns to keep delivery on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Understands Agile and relevant frameworks to maximize the success of the squad.
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of Agile tools, techniques, principles, and values to apply this knowledge effectively.
- Coaches the Product Owner and squad to maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog with refined user stories.
- Balances delivery timeframes and continuous iteration so that customer feedback is incorporated regularly.
- Participates in Scrum of Scrums sessions to ensure alignment on priorities, dependencies, and timelines across squads.
- Provides role-based coaching and proactively facilitates coaching sessions with the squad.
- Creates a safe environment for all ceremonies to encourage active participation from all squad members.
- Ensures accurate and transparent communications to stakeholders with concise metrics and updates on progress, risks, and impediments.
- Supports the Product Owner on release planning and coordinates movement of code between environments.
- Builds meaningful relationships with squad members and resolves issues leveraging rapport and trust.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of related professional experience.
Technical Skills: Experience in Agile Development, with dedicated Scrum Master or similar experience, and familiarity with Microsoft Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Scrum Master certification.
- Previous experience managing the software development lifecycle.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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