Scrum Master

EPAM Systems; California; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare

RRSP with Company match

Telehealth

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc in Canada is seeking a dedicated Agile Scrum Master to guide high-performing engineering teams in an environment embracing Agile and SAFe principles. You will facilitate effective Scrum ceremonies, coordinate with multiple teams, and remove blockers to ensure on-time delivery and business value.

You will partner with Product Owners, Product Managers and Release Train Engineers to align stories with team capacity, monitor Agile metrics, and drive continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional work experience, including 2+ years as Scrum Master for software teams.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage key Scrum ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Demos, Retrospectives).
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums and PO Sync-ups to highlight risks and dependencies.
• Collaborate with Product Owners/Managers and Release Train Engineers to plan user stories.
• Actively remove blockers and guide teams through problem-solving.
• Analyze sprint data and Agile metrics to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Coach teams on Agile practices to maximize value and foster self-organization.

Skills

Scrum Master

Facilitation

Coaching

Agile

SAFe

Jira

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Agile Scrum Master to join our fast-paced software development environment. In this role, you will guide and coach high-performing engineering teams to deliver exceptional quality and business value using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.If you are a facilitator who excels at removing blockers, managing cross-team dependencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and transparency, we would love to connect with you.Req.#1122842393The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and manage key Scrum ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Demos, and RetrospectivesParticipate in Scrum of Scrums and PO Sync-ups to proactively highlight risks, track dependencies across multiple teams, and collaborate with other Scrum Masters to resolve themWork closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to plan user stories aligned with team capacityActively remove blockers — or guide the team to resolve them — through effective coordination and creative problem-solvingAnalyze sprint data and monitor Agile metrics to determine potential risks to sprint goals, taking appropriate corrective actionsCoach the team on Agile practices and principles to maximize business value delivery, foster self-organization, and resolve conflictsAssist with internal communication, improve operational transparency, and radiate information effectively across stakeholdersEvaluate current Agile Release Train (ART) level practices and collaborate with the RTE to implement impactful process improvementsRequirementsMinimum of 4 years of overall professional work experience, with at least 2 years specifically playing the Scrum Master role for a software development teamBachelor’s Degree in a relevant fieldExcellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skillsExperience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Nice to haveJira proficiencyFamiliarity with APIsAI Foundations knowledgeWe offerExtended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)Telehealth (Company Paid)Short-term Disability (Company Paid)Long-Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company matchMaternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-upEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramCritical Illness InsuranceEmployee DiscountsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsEPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAMThis posting includes a salary range EPAM Canada would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role, skillset, and overall business and local labour market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: CA$122,000-CA$152,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.EPAM Canada welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Please contact WFA Human Resource CA [e-mail] if you have questions in this regard, or if you require an accommodation to complete the application process. Click here to review EPAM’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Accessibility Policies and Multi-Year Access.An artificial intelligence system is software that is developed with one or more techniques that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, using algorithmic information processing, generate outputs such as content, predictions, recommendations, or decisions with varying levels of autonomy (“AI”). Tasks that humans have traditionally done by thinking and reasoning are increasingly being done by, or with the help of, AI to help create efficiencies.EPAM may use AI during the recruitment process, in connection with collecting or processing your personal data. Some (non-exhaustive) examples of tasks that EPAM may use AI for include conducting initial screening, creating transcripts of interviews, and assessing applications/CVs against defined job description criteria to make suggestions to the individuals evaluating your candidacy.Your personal data and the results of any processing are not shared with AI applications outside of EPAM infrastructure. While EPAM may use AI to help create efficiencies during the recruitment process, EPAM does not use AI to make hiring decisions, which is done by EPAM Talent Acquisition and management.