Scrum Master

Air-tek; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach teams on Agile practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of Scrum Master experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience working in enterprise software and SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and remove obstacles for smooth execution.
• Guide and coach the team on Agile/Scrum principles and practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize backlog effectively.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Conflict-resolution

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our company. As a key member of our Agile product engineering organization, you will work across two or three engineering teams facilitatingScrum ceremonies, coaching team members on Agile best practices, and helping to remove impediments to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering managers, product managers, developers, QA, infrastructure, and stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Guide and coach the team on Agile/Scrum principles and practices.
• Remove obstacles and blockers to ensure smooth sprint execution.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well‑groomed and prioritized backlog.
• Track and report on key Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown & burnupcharts,escaped defects).
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support Agile adoption across the organization and contribute to Agile Center of Excellence initiatives.
• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Agile teams to manage dependencies and align on delivery goals.
• Ensure the team adheres to Agile values and principles while remaining flexible to evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience working in enterprise software and SaaS environments.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in software engineering or product management is a plus.