Agile Coach - Banking Applications

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions firm in Mississauga seeks an experienced Senior Agile Coach to lead agile teams and ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong Agile methodology expertise and proven leadership skills in a technology context. Key responsibilities include facilitating team communication and collaboration, managing the backlog, and guiding continuous improvement. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the company's technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Agile coaching and leadership.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide agile teams in project delivery.
• Facilitate team collaboration and communication.
• Manage team backlog and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile principles

Scrum

Kanban

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Facilitation

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Agile Coach, CoCounsel Data Platform

Location: Mississauga
Experience: 6-8 years
Required Skills: Agile Way of Working: Project Management

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We are seeking an experienced Agile Leader to guide our technology teams in the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The Agile Leader will be responsible for leading agile teams, facilitating communication and collaboration among team members, defining and managing the team's backlog, and providing technical expertise. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, proven leadership skills, and extensive experience in software development and system architecture.

Agile Methodology Expertise: Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, lean, or other frameworks. Ability to tailor practices to team and organizational needs.

Facilitation & Coaching: Skilled in running ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives). Coaching teams on Agile principles and continuous improvement.

Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to bridge gaps between developers, testers, product owners, and stakeholders. Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Leadership: Servant Leadership leading without authority empowering teams to self-organize; removing impediments and fostering a culture of trust. Analytical Problem-Solving ability to identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows. Data-driven decision-making using metrics like velocity, burndown charts.

Technical Awareness: Not necessarily coding, but understanding software development lifecycle (SDLC). Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps. Adaptability: Responding to change quickly and guiding teams through uncertainty.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting