Scrum Master

Scrum Master Location: Greenwood Village, CO Onsite Requirement: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote per week Duration: Long-term contract with potential for extension/conversion Compensation: $50-70/hr About the Opportunity: We're seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a growing software engineering organization undergoing a large-scale platform modernization initiative. This role will partner closely with development leads, product ownership, and business stakeholders to facilitate Agile delivery across multiple high-performing engineering teams. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a mature Agile environment and enjoys driving team effectiveness through facilitation, coordination, servant leadership, and data-driven insights. The position is heavily focused on Agile execution, team coaching, Jira reporting, and stakeholder communication rather than traditional project management. What You'll Do Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives Support multiple software development teams and help drive delivery of strategic platform modernization initiatives Identify, track, and remove blockers that impact team productivity and sprint commitments Partner with Product Owners, Development Leads, and business stakeholders to improve team alignment and delivery outcomes Help development teams obtain business clarifications and resolve cross-functional dependencies Drive continuous improvement while respecting established team practices and culture Generate Jira-based reporting (JQL), dashboards, and metrics for engineering leadership Create weekly and monthly delivery reports and respond to ad hoc leadership reporting requests Monitor Agile metrics and provide insights into team health, velocity, and delivery performance Foster collaboration across geographically distributed teams Required Qualifications 5-10+ years of Scrum Master experience supporting software engineering teams Deep understanding of Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, and SDLC processes Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in mature Agile environments Advanced Jira expertise, including strong JQL (Jira Query Language) skills Experience creating executive-level dashboards, reports, and delivery metrics Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to influence teams through collaboration and coaching rather than authority Experience supporting multiple Agile teams simultaneously Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Preferred Qualifications Previous software development or technical background Experience working within large enterprise environments Exposure to SAFe, Kanban, and Scrum Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, etc.) Prior project management experience Experience supporting telecommunications, technology, or highly regulated industries What We're Looking For Builds trust and credibility with development teams Coaches and influences without being overly prescriptive Understands team dynamics and fosters collaboration Takes time to learn existing processes before recommending improvements Balances Agile best practices with real-world business needs Is highly responsive and comfortable supporting leadership reporting needs Can effectively communicate with technical teams, product leadership, and business stakeholders Benefits Overview 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide. Equal Opportunity Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. Transparency in Coverage UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. Company Overview 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Systems