Senior Technical Scrum Master

CAAT Pension Plan; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CAAT Pension Plan is looking for a Senior Technical Scrum Master to facilitate Agile practices across teams in a hybrid working environment. The role demands strong technical expertise and experience in software development within the Financial/Pension sector, promoting continuous improvement and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 5 years’ experience as a Technical Scrum Master in software development.
• Extensive experience with Agile practices like Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience working in the Financial/Pension industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates Scrum events and ensures effective discussions.
• Manages impediments and collaborates with Product Owner and teams.
• Coaches team on agile principles and enhances the agile practice.

Skills

Agile principles

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Job description

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Senior Technical Scrum Master

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago job requisition id JR100004

At CAAT, we’re passionate about what we do. And it shows!

Here, you’ll find a cultural spark in everything we do – from the way we partner with members and employers, to the way we work, collaborate, and grow. It doesn’t just feel different at CAAT. It is different. We’re one of the fastest-growing pensions in the country for a reason. We challenge the status quo, making a real impact on the hundreds of employers we serve – from education institutions to major corporations and household brands. And we’re just getting started. Driven by core values and a shared purpose, we’re fierce champions for better retirement security, known for our can-do culture where everyone plays a role in bringing our vision to life. If this sounds like a fit, we’d love you to be a part of it.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Employer Portal, the Senior Technical Scrum Master is a highly experienced Agile practitioner with technical expertise in leading software engineering pods, with a deep understanding and practical experience applying Scrum principles and practices. The Senior Technical Scrum Master facilitates all Scrum ceremonies for multiple teams, manages impediments raised, and fosters continuous improvements across the product. Through a strong understanding of technical aspects of the backlog, the Senior Technical Scrum Master enables effective collaboration within the development team and ensures that teams consistently deliver high value by adhering to secure agile software development practices.

As the Newest Member of our Team, You Will:

• Facilitates all Scrum events such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning for multiple teams, ensuring effective discussions and clear outcomes.

• Proactively identify and manage the resolution of impediments, escalate issues to the Product Owner and relevant stakeholders.

• Achieve the sprint goals and release objectives, ensuring that the business expectations and needs are met

• Work closely with the Product Owner and Technical leads, analyze the metrics, and identify areas of improvement, guiding teams to enhance productivity and quality.

• Support the Product Owner in effectively communicating the team’s progress and challenges, ensuring transparency of outcomes. Reports regularly on risks and financials.

• Consistently follow and advocate the agile principles, proactively coach the team, and mature the agile practice.

• Foster a collaborative and transparent environment, ensuring the team’s progress towards the set goals.

To Succeed, You Bring:

• Five (5) plus years’ experience as a Technical Scrum Master in a software development environment with mature agile practices applied (Scrum or Kanban).

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification.

• Extensive experience with the secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Working knowledge of any development tracking software: e.g. Azure DevOps, JIRA.

• Experience working in the Financial/Pension industry with knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to pension systems.

• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to convey technical information clearly, facilitate productive discussions, drive decision-making, and resolve conflicts effectively.

At CAAT, we believe innovation, passion, and purpose are ingredients for a great work environment. We’re incredibly proud of our people and the remarkable impact they have as catalysts for change. We’re committed to attracting and keeping great talent, which means competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and an environment where people can grow and thrive. When you work with CAAT, you’ll enjoy:

• Opportunities to Build a Better You: We never stand still. As we grow, so do you. Enjoy a place that provides endless opportunities to learn and master your skills while cultivating new ones.
• Comprehensive & Holistic Care: Be at your best with a Total Rewards program that feeds and prioritizes your physical, mental, and financial wellness. From flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits to wellness incentives, and a defined benefit pension plan – we have you covered.
• A Place to Collaborate and Win: We’ve built a lively environment where creativity and open communication thrive. It’s why we’re consistently recognized as one of ‘Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures’, one of ‘Greater Toronto’s Top Employers’, and one of the ‘Best Places to Work’.
• Work that Truly Matters. You’re giving Canadians the opportunity for better retirement security, and organizations the chance to do more.
  

If you believe that Canadians deserve a future where a secure lifetime retirement income contributes to their financial and overall well-being, then CAAT could be the right fit for you. Start your journey with us today. Apply now.

Learn more about us by visiting www.caatpension.ca/careers

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB):

DEIB at CAAT means we respect and value the broadest range of experiences, geographies, gender, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives as key elements of our culture. Our vision is to provide an environment where employees can bring their best, professional, authentic, selves to work.

CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer, and we will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact us at [e-mail] or call Human Resources at 416-673-9000 for assistance.