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Senior Scrum Master

Geneis10 is actively interviewing candidates for the position of Senior Scrum Master. This is a long-term contract role that is fully remote and will work EST eastern time zone hours.

Please be aware that to qualify for this position, you need to be able to work on a direct W-2 basis with Genesis10 (no corp-to-corp).

Our ideal candidate will have their CSM certification and 5+ years of Scrum Master experience supporting Point of Sale (POS) software and applications but any exposure to POS is a plus. We would also like the selected candidate to come from a programming backround, so former Software Engineers are highly recommended to apply. A Bachelor's degree is also highly desired.

Job Description:

This is a hands-on role managing the implementation of Scrum/Agile methodologies within software development and engineering teams. You will improve the Scrum intensity of these teams and coach them to higher levels of maturity at a sustainable pace by ensuring that they adhere to Scrum theory, practices, and rules. The Senior Scrum Master assists dedicated teams in delivering business functionality through development and quality assurance execution provided by subject matter experts on their teams

Job Duties:

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc)
Well versed on Agile/Scrum practices & values and guides others on how to use Agile/Scrum practices.
Lead the team in backlog grooming, estimation and all other process driven activities.
Hold regular sprint reviews. Track and communicate team/sprint/release progress to the team and leadership.
Identify project risks and provide alternatives for reducing risk, along with communication to the stakeholders.
Track and manage agreed scope and changes to scope. Work closely with delivery teams to establish expectations and ensure tasks remain on track. Address current or future impediments to the team.
Coach, mentor and provide guidance to other Scrum Masters.
Continuously develop and maintain team standards, tools, best practices and process documentation.
Work comfortably with remote/virtual teams.

Requirements:

Certified Scrum Master - CSM
PMP or solid Project Management with a high degree of experience within the SDLC - application development and engineering, Point-Of-Sale ideally
3+ years as a Scrum Master
Previous experience as a software engineer would be an asset
Must have experience using Jira
Point of Sale experience helpful

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

Genesis10 Contract & Perm 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.

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