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.

This role is focused on guiding a software development team by facilitating Agile/Scrum practices and ceremonies. The ideal candidate will serve as the team’s Scrum expert, removing impediments, fostering accountability, and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity to drive end value.

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
• Ensure that the Rally system is always up to date to reflect the current state
• 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 relevant metrics to the team on progress against team 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
• BA degree preferred

Desired skills:

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

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

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.