Scrum Master

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scrum Master for a contract position with a Major Media and Entertainment Company located in Orlando, FL. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. As a Scrum Master, you will guide, coach, and motivate an Agile software development team to increase productivity and drive end value. This role involves facilitating all Agile/Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring the team’s processes mature at a sustainable pace. You will be the team’s Scrum expert, fostering an environment of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint demos Work with the Release Train Engineer to integrate efforts with 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 Guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values Remove impediments to help the team reach an optimum, sustainable velocity Lead the team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks Ensure the Rally system is always up to date to reflect the current state Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and coach them to higher levels of maturity Communicate and ensure alignment of priorities with Program stakeholders Build and support a trusting and safe environment where challenges are addressed proactively Manage, publish, and communicate relevant metrics to the team on progress against objectives Requirements: 5-7 years of scrum experience with at least 2 years as a Scrum Master Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification Experience guiding teams to effectively write, split, and map stories Understanding of basic fundamentals of software development processes and procedures Demonstrated knowledge of test-driven development Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) 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 BA degree preferred Desired skills: SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) Certified Product Owner (CSPO) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Certified SAFe Agilist (SA) Pay range: up to $67.51 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position. Medical Dental Vision Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr ApTask Global Workforce