Job Description
Job#: 2082823 Job Description: Scrum Master Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our consulting practice has an opening for a Scrum Master . This person will act a liaison between the technical and business teams to ensure teams and project are running smoothly for a Top Five Bank.
Client: Big 5 Bank
Location: Toronto: Hybrid 1-2 days a week
Terms : 6 Month Contract: 37.5 hours/ week Strong possibility of extension based on project budget & candidate performance.
What You’ll Be Doing: Responsibilities: As a Scrum Master, youll advocate the Scrum values, principles and practices, model agile behaviors and mindset, and help bring a product vision to life in collaboration with the product owner and the team. Using your skills in helping the teams to better collaborate, resolve conflicts and to work towards continuous improvement and value delivery. You will act as a servant leader in your role as a Scrum Master. Team: Native IOS and android. Ebanking, working in Java. Those 3 squads make up our Agile teams. The candidates will be working in combination of different teams. Ability to develop and gain exposure to different technologies. How Youll Succeed - Agile Champion
- You are a Scrum Champion. You can facilitate scrum activities and guide teams through transformation towards continuously learning and improvement. You know the difference between being agile and doing agile and can help us bring about a cultural transformation.
- Experience in using Agile techniques (User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, and Agile Games) and other approaches discussed in the Agile space (XP & Kanban,) and can help with introducing them to the right teams at the right time.
- Collaboration
- Work closely with teams and product owners to discover and implement Agile best practices.
- Collaborate with Agile Coaches and change agents to help the organization transform and adopt a growth mindset.
- Coaching & Facilitation
- Leverage your expertise to coach, educate, and facilitate individuals and teams about agile and scrum methodologies.
- Coach teams to implement agile practices and drive change.
- Ensure your team is on track by coaching to achieve higher levels of scrum maturity.
Requirements: - 5+ years of Scrum Master experience
- CSM certified
- Experience with tracking red/yellow/green status on projects and deadlines, manage financials, provide management updates, build work/breakdown structure
- Proactive in process improvements and setting new metric points for the team
- Hands on experience in JIRA view and dashboard customization.
- Digitization of Retail Banking experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- JIRA/Confluence
Nice to Have: - Preferably worked in the digital, mobile or the API development teams
- Experience as a developer, QA BA
- Leveraging Agile Metrics
- Kanban experience
Soft skills: - This team is looking for candidates who have a very go-getter attitude. The team wants candidates who are willing to go above and beyond facilitation to make these projects successful and put in extra work when needed.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an 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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.
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Apex Systems is an 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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.
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