Scrum Master

US Tech Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Toronto is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead teams in Agile practices. In this role, you will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, coach teams on Agile principles, and ensure effective collaboration. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of Scrum Master experience, necessary certifications (CSM or PSM), and experience with tools like Jira and Confluence. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• CSM or PSM certification is required.
• Ability to manage and support multiple pods.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Identify and remove impediments for the team.
• Coach Agile principles and foster team collaboration.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Ability to work with multiple teams

Strong communication skills

Strong multitasking ability

Very organized

Education

University Degree (Engineering or Computer Science)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Lead and guide the team through daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and time boxed.
• Remove impediments: Proactively identify and eliminate obstacles, conflicts, and issues that hinder the team's progress, coordinating with external groups or stakeholders as needed.
• Coach and mentor: Guide the team in adopting and practicing Agile principles and Scrum values, helping them develop self-management and continuous improvement skills.
• Shield the team: Protect the team from external interference and distractions to allow them to focus on delivering value during the sprint.
• Foster collaboration: Promote effective communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders, ensuring a healthy and productive environment.
• Promote transparency: Encourage the team to track relevant metrics and make informed decisions to improve their processes.

Additionally, the following items.

• Leading PI Planning for the teams.
• Keeping teams and partners on track during execution.
• Coaching Agile Teams.
• Improving workflow between teams.
• Driving improvements in the teams.
• Managing alignment between the business and various partner groups.

Must have Skills

• 2+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Ability to work with and support multiple pods at once
• CSM or PSM certification
• Jira and Confluence experience

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong ability to multitask
• Very organized and strong interpersonal/relationship building skills

Nice to have

• Previous banking experience
• Clarity experience

Degree/Certifications Required

• University Degree is required (Engineering or Computer Science is an asset)

Certifications

• CSM or PSM is a must have, Safe Scrum Master is a nice to have

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.