Apex Systems | Agilist

Agilist II - Cincinnati, Ohio 45202General Function Senior Agilists are members of the Agile Center with at least 3 years of full-time business experience and 1-2 years of Scrum experience. They ensure their Agile Squad understands and applies all Agile and Scrum values and principles.Co-create working environments that enable their Agile Squad to form into a high-performing team, delivering sustained business value in an Agile manner.Embody agility using a servant leadership approach and lead by example while guiding their Squad on the application of the Scrum Framework.Build trusting environments where problems can be discussed and solved collaboratively.Facilitate Scrum events and activities as necessary and ensure the team is realizing value from them (including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement).Coach the Product Owner and Development Team in effective Product Backlog management to ensure a common understanding of what is to be delivered, why it needs to be delivered, and what success looks like.Coach the Agile Squad in self-organization, continuous improvement, cross-functionality, risk identification, dependency management, conflict resolution, and software craftsmanship.Coach others in the organization regarding Agile practices and the impacts of actions on the team and its self-organization.Possess a learning mindset and help the Agile Squad continuously improve their interactions, practices, and processes through valuable inspect and adapt practices using data from feedback loops, metrics, and other information radiators.Identify opportunities for improvement and help those outside the team understand which interactions are helpful and which are not.Model collaborative, courageous, and open behavior for the Agile Squad and the organization.Responsible and accountable for the identification of risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions and elevating concerns.Follow policies and procedures as defined and are accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues.Ensure that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience.Achieve results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types while operating within the Bank's risk appetite.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility.Use empirical data collection to benefit the team and organization.Critical and creative problem-solving skills.Collaborate with other team members; value team success over individual success.Continuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and listening for self and team.Understanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines: Project Management, Requirements Management, Analysis & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, Implementation, Deployment, Configuration & Change Management.Understanding of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development, Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.).Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment.Leadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and displaying behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agile.Facilitate the removal of Agile Squad impediments (e.g., cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination with other Agile Squads and teams).Escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entities when needed.Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile Center.Work to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile Squad.Shield the Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productive.Foster self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad.Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 3+ years of full-time business experience.1+ year of Scrum experience.Experience teaching andor mentoring peers andor teams.Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of the team.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts.Ability to resolve conflicts - strong mediator.Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potential.High-energy and passion for the job with a focus on building strong teams.Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable and effective workplace.Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement.Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field or equivalent in work experience.Must Have 1-2 years of Scrum experience.1 year of Scrum Master experience.Experience as Scrum Master on 2 teams simultaneously.Nice To Have SAFe experience.

Created: 2025-01-05