Scrum Master (ETS)

Apex Systems

Merrifield (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

401K with company match

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Merrifield is looking for a Scrum Master to facilitate agile practices and support development teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project management and Agile methodologies. This role entails collaboration with the Product Owner and team members to achieve goals and remove impediments. Additional benefits and opportunities for career advancement are part of the package.

Qualifications

Significant experience in resource allocation and management.
Strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization.
Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the team's progress toward team goals.
Support software development teams in applying the Scrum framework.
Collaborate with Product Owner and developers to clarify scope.

Skills

Functional and technical expertise in analytics

Project management experience

Advanced knowledge of Agile principles

Leading agile development teams

Advanced research and analytical skills

Education

Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification

Tools

Cloud Applications (e.g., Azure, Data Bricks)

Advanced database and presentation software

Job description

Overview

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Job#: 2079714

Description

The Scrum Master works closely with the Product Owner to prioritize and lead delivery of the initiatives capabilities by removing impediments, facilitating team meetings and events, and fostering an environment for high performance. The Scrum Master manages a continuous workflow of their team. They advocate, adopt and coach their team on lean, agile and scrum practices. Participate on complex, essential projects working under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. Accountable for completion of assigned deliverables and milestones. Individual contributor and mentor to junior staff. Highly skilled and proficient in discipline, considered senior level position.

Responsibilities

Exhibit behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader through mindset; helps the team embrace SAFe core values, adopt and apply SAFe principles and implement SAFe practices
Support the team rules of Scrum, eliminate impediments and lead the team in efforts for relentless improvement and heightened efficiency
Ensure technology and service delivery roadmap support the solution strategy and are sustainable to meet the needs of the various solutions being delivered on that product
Facilitate the teams progress toward team goals; utilizing the current Program Increment (PI) Objectives as Iteration Goals
Ensure that goals, scope and product backlog items are understood and can be fulfilled by team members
Collaborate with Product Owner, customers and developers to identify and clarify scope of problems/issues in terms of business/systems requirements and processes
Support the teams efforts to continuously improve communications and relationships with other delivery teams; represent the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS), helping the team remain aware of engagement opportunities and program effectiveness
Engage in challenging the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity
Support software development teams in applying the Scrum framework
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Functional and technical expertise in at least 1 analytics or business intelligence application or product
Significant project management experience, as well as strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization
Working knowledge of Cloud Applications (e.g. Azure, Data Bricks)
Proficient in software development and system administration
Significant experience in resource allocation and management
Significant experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
Significant experience leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in Agile environment
Advanced knowledge of development or operations framework methodologies, including Agile principles
Desired - In-depth knowledge and experience in Banking/Finance/Investments, familiar with terminology, concepts and business processes and systems
Desired - Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
Desired - CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification
Advanced database and presentation software skills
Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills
Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
Desired - Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at support@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

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.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

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