Scrum Master

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Scrum Masters in this role facilitate and promote the effective use of the scrum development methodology. When done right, the use of agile and scrum techniques transforms the development process, allowing teams to quickly deliver value. Every story, iteration, and retrospective becomes an opportunity to collaboratively hear from our customers about what matters most.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide, coach, and educate product owners and development teams through story development, iterations, retrospectives, product backlog management, and decision making, all while keeping our members first in mind.
• Creatively promote and lead an open, transparent, and respectful team environment.
• Apply your knowledge of agile and scrum to help teams on their journey to continuous improvement.
• Lead your team through the scrum process, removing any impediments blocking progress as they work to provide our members with exceptional products.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) majors, or 4+ years of equivalent work experience in IT
• 6+ years of equivalent work experience in IT involving continuous process improvement, project management, business requirements and analysis, and/or technical proficiency

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of relevant experience with Agile
• Knowledge of multiple technical software delivery life cycles
• Advanced knowledge of business management methodology, change management theory and practices and process engineering methodologies.
• Preferred certifications of Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), Safe Program Consultant (SPC), Safe Agilist (SA).

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Curious and excited by new ideas
• Fluent in the agile mindset
• Energized by a fast-paced environment
• Focused on the team
• Able to understand and translate business needs into leading-edge technology
• Community-focused, dependable and committed
• Exceptionally detail-oriented

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program with company match
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and other resources
• Certified Career Coach

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.

Contact Information

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