Scrum Master - Agile, CSM

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Toronto is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to facilitate Agile processes and support cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience, a strong grasp of Agile principles, and be proficient in facilitating Scrum ceremonies. This role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality products on time.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong understanding of Agile Scrum principles.
• Capability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach team on Agile Scrum practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies like daily stand-ups.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile Scrum principles

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitating Scrum ceremonies

Collaboration with teams

Education

Certification in Agile methodologies (CSM or PSM)

Tools

Jira

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within the Team.
• Guide and coach the team on Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Ensure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality products.
• Work with the Product Developer to prioritize the product backlog.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective.
• Identify and troubleshoot obstacles that are hindering the team's progress.
• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback sessions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Track KPIs and help teams deliver high-quality products/solutions on time.
• Ensure that the team follows the Scrum framework and adheres to Agile principles.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• General conceptual understanding of programming and DB querying.
• Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
• SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as Jira.