Senior Scrum Master

Tamanna Technology; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier banking client in Toronto is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, particularly in banking or financial services. Responsibilities include facilitating Agile ceremonies and ensuring delivery of high-value features. Strong communication and coaching skills are essential. Certifications like CSM or SAFe are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, including at least 2 years in a senior or enterprise-level role.
• Proven track record in banking or financial services.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or LeSS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for 2–3 cross-functional teams delivering digital banking initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as Daily Stand-ups and Sprint Planning.
• Remove impediments to team progress.

Skills

Agile expertise

Facilitation

Coaching

Servant leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Title : Senior Scrum Master – Banking Sector

Downtown, Toronto : Hybrid (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead and coach multiple agile teams within a high-performing environment at a top-tier banking client . The ideal candidate will bring deep Agile expertise, hands-on Scrum leadership, and experience working in complex, regulated environments such as banking or financial services.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as Scrum Master for 2–3 cross-functional teams delivering digital banking or core banking initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Remove impediments to team progress and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and Stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-value features.
• Drive Agile best practices and coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles.
• Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Program Managers, and other Scrum Masters across the portfolio.
• Monitor Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down, team health) and use data to inform improvements.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, security, and audit requirements typical in financial environments.

Required Qualifications :

8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, including at least 2 years in a senior or enterprise-level role.

Proven track record in the banking, financial services , or similarly regulated industries.

Strong facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership skills.

Deep understanding of Agile frameworks : Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or LeSS.

Experience with JIRA, Confluence , and other Agile tools.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certifications.

Experience working in hybrid environments (Agile within Waterfall / PMO structures).

Background in digital transformation, payments, lending, or core banking systems.

Work Arrangement :

Hybrid schedule : 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Candidate must be local .