Scrum Master

Scrum MasterUniversal Orlando - Scrum Master_USA_USDLocation: Orlando, Florida (Onsite)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Scrum Master to lead Agile software development. This role involves guiding, coaching, and motivating a team to increase productivity and use Agile/Scrum practices to drive value. The ideal candidate will serve as the team's Scrum expert, removing impediments and facilitating ceremonies to ensure successful project completion.Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint demos.Guide the team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to drive end value.Lead the team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks.Remove impediments to help the team reach an optimum, sustainable velocity.Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization, coaching them to higher levels of maturity.Communicate and ensure alignment of priorities with Program stakeholders and within the team.Build and support a trusting and safe environment where challenges are addressed proactively.Manage, publish, and communicate information radiators and relevant metrics to the team on progress.Understand and participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.Perform other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsEducation: A BA degree is preferred.Experience: 5-7 years of scrum experience with at least 2 years as a Scrum Master required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience guiding teams to effectively write, split, and map stories is necessary.Certifications: A Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification is required.Technical Skills:Understanding of basic fundamentals of software development processes and procedures.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.Preferred QualificationsSAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)Certified Product Owner (CSPO)PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)Certified SAFe Agilist (SA)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.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.