Senior Scrum Master: Agile Coach for High-Performing Teams

Apex Systems

Lincoln (NE)

Hybrid

USD 48,000 - 69,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Apex Systems in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to coach and guide agile teams. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, support backlogs, and drive continuous improvement to meet sprint goals and release timelines.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in CS/IT, Scrum Master Cert, and proven Scrum Master or Agile Coach experience. Familiarity with Kanban and Lean is a plus, with strong facilitation and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Scrum Master Certification.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach for software development teams.
Knowledge of Kanban, Lean, and related agile frameworks.
Experience with agile project management tools and software development methodologies.
Strong facilitation and leadership skills and customer-focused communication.
Adaptable in fast-paced environments and able to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Guide and coach Agile teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies and PI planning activities.
Foster a culture of high performance, trust, and transparency.
Ensure healthy backlogs, clear priorities, and well-understood work.
Coach in refining backlogs and writing clear acceptance criteria.
Remove impediments and resolve dependencies to meet sprint goals.