Agile Scrum Master

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Agile Scrum Master with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX & Charlotte, NC.

This is a 12 + month contract position.

Responsibilities :

Responsible for serving and supporting the Product Owner and Base Development team in their quest to deliver high quality value to the customer

Guide and coach two Agile scrum teams in Kanban / Scaled Agile (SAFe) best practices and values as the team delivers technology solutions for AML team

Be self-organized and perform at a higher level of maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team

Remove impediments or find the right personnel to remove the impediment, build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, and facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work

Personify Scrum and Agile, providing support to the team using a servant leadership style, leading by example

Requirements :

First level Scrum Master experience and / or certification (PSM I, CSM)

Knowledge of Kanban and / or scaled agile frameworks such as the Scaled Agile Framework for the Enterprise (SAFe)

Experience being the Kanban Lead or Scrum Master for at least two years

Experience being on multiple Kanban or scrum teams in a variety of different contexts (different team sizes, different organizations, different cultures, co-located vs. distributed, etc.)

Knowledge and / or experience with widely successful Kanban / Agile techniques : User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games

Experience applying a wide variety of well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example : numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.)

Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency

Knowledge of numerous well-documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example : numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.)

Desired skills :

Second level Scrum Master certification (PSM II, CSP)

Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least three years for a software development team

A good working knowledge of using an Agile tool such as Jira

Track record of continued and recent education, as a presenter and learner, in Agile and Scrum, including training, conferences, user groups, self-study, etc.

Knowledge of other approaches discussed in the Agile space such as XP & Kanban

Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team

Previous experience as a collaborative leader

Excellent communication and mentoring skills

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10 :

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles.

With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10 :

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.

The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.

Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)

Behavioral Health Platform

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

401K

Sick Pay (for applicable states / municipalities)

Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others.

To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.