Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is currently hiring for a Scrum Masteron behalf of their client. Ideal candidates will have the experience below, please note only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Position: Scrum Master
Duration: 12 month contract to hire
Pay Rate Range: $45-50/hr
Location: Hybrid in Lone Tree, CO
Project Scope: As a servant-leader, the Scrum Master leads dedicated teams to deliver business value through their development and delivery execution. The Scrum Master works with Product Owners to ensure the appropriate development and delivery of the prioritized backlog. Scrum Masters have above-average communication and facilitation skills, are well organized, and exhibit above-average follow-up and follow-through skills. They facilitate discussion, decision making and conflict resolution. They evangelize, demonstrate, and live the Agile values and principles as stated in the Agile Manifesto.
Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Act as a Scrum Master for 2-3 Agile teams simultaneously
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to the team by encouraging them to adopt and develop good Scrum processes according to the Scrum Guide
• Build an environment whereby the team is motivated, self-organizing, and self-sufficient
• Coordinate and facilitate effective Scrum meetings (backlog grooming, Sprint planning, daily Scrum, Sprint review, and Sprint retrospective)
• Encourage your teams to routinely inspect and adapt
• Assist the team in establishing a consistent and predictable team-level cadence (predictable velocity)
• Identify and facilitate the removal of team impediments and advance as appropriate
• Work with and coach Product Owners to develop, manage, and continuously groom the team's product backlog
• In partnership with the Product Owner, track and communicate to Stakeholders information such as team velocity, Sprint/release progress, impediments, team successes, etc.
• In coordination with Project Managers, facilitate cross-team coordination and collaboration when projects require it
• Assist Product Owners and Project Managers with planning and grooming activities
• Other duties as requested by manager or supervisor

Required Skills and Experience:
3+ years of experience in a software development environment preferably involving cross-team dependencies
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master Demonstrated experience owning and leading customer expectations, project schedules, status and reporting, and change management
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field, or 3-5 years' related experience
Have led teams in a large, enterprise environment where successful projects potentially involve more than one Scrum team
- Financial experience is a big plus

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.