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.

• 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

• 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

• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
• Certified Product Owner (CSPO)
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
• Certified SAFe Agilist (SA)

up to $67.51 per hour

• 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.