Scrum Master - Toronto, Canada - Apex Systems

    Apex Systems
    Apex Systems Toronto, Canada

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    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.
    Application Process: Please send your resume in Word format to Beth and reference Scrum Master
    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.
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    How Youll Succeed
  • Agile ChampionYou 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.
  • CollaborationWork 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 & FacilitationLeverage 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 financials, red/yellow/green status on projects and deadlines, manage financials, provide management updates, build work/breakdown structure
  • Hands on experience in JIRA view and dashboard customization.
  • Leveraging Agile Metrics
  • Salesforce environment experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • JIRA/Confluence
    • Nice to Have:
  • Experience as a developer, QA BA
  • Kanban experience
  • Banking
    • 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 to make these projects successful and put in extra work when needed.
    • 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.
    Application Process: Please send your resume in Word format to Beth and reference Scrum Master
    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.
    .
    How Youll Succeed
  • Agile ChampionYou 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.
  • CollaborationWork 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 & FacilitationLeverage 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 financials, red/yellow/green status on projects and deadlines, manage financials, provide management updates, build work/breakdown structure
  • Hands on experience in JIRA view and dashboard customization.
  • Leveraging Agile Metrics
  • Salesforce environment experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • JIRA/Confluence
    • Nice to Have:
  • Experience as a developer, QA BA
  • Kanban experience
  • Banking
    • 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 to make these projects successful and put in extra work when needed.

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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.