LSR Scrum Master

LSR Scrum Master

Our Scrum Master focuses on guiding agile teams to predictable delivery of high-quality software and outstanding customer experiences. This role supports program strategy, roadmap, and product development plans by leading cross-functional development teams in leveraging agile methodology and scrum practices. The goal is to maximize team performance and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives.
• Partner with the Product Owner and Program Manager to escalate challenges and implement agile practice corrections.
• Act as a coach to the development teams, providing education on agile best practices and supporting product planning.
• Analyze the impact of new solutions on existing workflows and recommend process changes.
• Complete and distribute sprint work cycle and monthly status reports to stakeholders.
• Prepare and monitor capacity and velocity models to assist in sprint planning and delivery forecasting.
• Track and monitor dependencies and potential blockers through cross-team communication.
• Collaborate with managers to track team progress and support work through dependencies by fostering communication and coordination.
• Ensure the development team aligns with the organization's IT governance structure and standards.
• Monitor the development and execution of test plans to ensure compliance with program strategy.

Required Qualifications

Five or more years of experience working with software development teams on agile projects using scrum techniques. Familiarity with SAFe or other scaling frameworks is required. Proven ability to influence and navigate ongoing agile transformation while fostering continuous improvement.

A bachelor's degree in business management, information technology, or a related field is preferred.

Certified Scrum Master through scrum.org, or equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the insurance industry.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed within an office or home office environment. The working environment is generally favorable, with no exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, dust, or other factors.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit at a work station for the majority of each shift.
• Communicate with others, typically through speaking and hearing.
• Use a computer to enter and screen data.

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

Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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.

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.