Agile Coach New Toronto, ON

Security Compass Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology security firm is seeking an Agile Coach to enhance software development processes. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience and excels in servant leadership and process improvement. This role emphasizes collaboration and requires strong organizational skills. Join a remote-first team that values meaningful work and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Learning and growth budget

Unlimited vacation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Agile Coach / Scrum Master in a software company.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Process measurement and improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Own processes across the engineering team.
• Lead the team’s efforts in continuous improvement.
• Facilitate discussion and decision making.

Skills

Agile methodology

Servant leadership

Time management

Process improvement

Job description

We here at Security Compass are on a mission to create a world where we can trust technology. We’ve developed the industry’s first Balance Development Automation platform, SD Elements, that combines the power of risk assessment with threat modeling and secure coding - all in one powerful platform. This, in combination with our industry-leading e-Learning offerings, allows us to support our customers in mitigating risk and accelerating software time-to-market without sacrificing security.

As an Agile Coach, you’ll be reporting to the Director, Agile Product Delivery in our Agile Delivery unit. You’ll join a highly collaborative and tight-knit team to help maintain and improve the development and delivery of SD Elements to its customers. You’ll work across multiple teams leveraging your mastery of process and project management to continuously improve our product development.

We are open to candidates across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We are a remote-first company with a head-office in Toronto.

What you’ll do

• Own processes across the engineering team, particularly coordinating software development processes with other teams and key stakeholders
• Lead the team’s efforts in continuous improvement, including measuring and improving processes with a focus on on-time delivery and product quality
• Help track and analyze team sprint statistics (velocity, work-in-progress, etc.)
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
• Conduct daily stand-ups, retrospectives, estimation & sprint planning
• Maintain Agile and Scrum values; help others understand and follow these values
• Assist with managing the strategic projects of the SD Elements team

What you’ll need to succeed

• 3+ years of experience as an Agile Coach / Scrum Master in a software company
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Process measurement and improvement experience
• Ability to guide teams on how to get the most out of self-organization
• Experience measuring internal development team metrics
• Prior experience reporting the status of development initiatives to stakeholders
• Servant leadership style and leading by example

Why Security Compass?

• Meaningful Work: We contribute towards making technology in the world more secure and our vision is one of a world where we can trust technology.
• Trust: We foster trust and transparency through open, respectful communication.
• Innovation: We encourage exploring ideas and testing new theories in your work and career development.
• Growth: We prioritize your growth with a dedicated learning & growth budget, tools, and support for knowledge sharing.
• Life-Work Integration: We support flexible work hours, hybrid/remote models, and unlimited vacation.
• Fun: Our casual atmosphere promotes camaraderie and fun, strengthening our culture.
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity: We celebrate diversity and aim for a safe, equitable workplace where everyone belongs.

What does the interview process look like?

• Phone Interview: 20-minute screen with our Recruitment team.
• Technical Interview (1 hour): With a member of the Agile Product Delivery team and an Engineering Manager.
• Practical Assessment (up to 45 minutes): A practical exercise discussed in the next round.
• Hiring Manager Interview: Meet with the Director, Agile Product Delivery to discuss the role and your experience.
• Culture-Add Interview: 30-minute virtual meeting with our Chief People & Culture Officer or CEO to align values.

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Security Compass is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accessibility and inclusion, and accommodations are available upon request. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

The listed salary range reflects base pay and may vary based on qualifications and experience. Final compensation will be evaluated individually.

GTA pay range: 110,000 - 120,000 CAD

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