Scrum Master

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scrum Master for a contract to hire position with a Major Media and Entertainment Company located in Orlando, FL. This is a 12+ month contract to hire 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 Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and helping the team improve their Agile/Scrum practices to reach higher levels of maturity.

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
• Serve as the team's Scrum expert and guide the team toward improving the way they work
• 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
• Foster accountability, transparency, and regularity in status updates
• Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization, coaching them to higher levels of maturity
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency
• Manage, publish, and communicate information radiators and relevant metrics to the team

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) is required
• BA degree preferred
• 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
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels and across organizational lines

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.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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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.