Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Scrum Master to join our team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on a contract basis. This hybrid role requires the candidate to possess at least 6 years of experience working in Agile delivery environments, with a strong focus on SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and API/distributed systems.
As a Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching teams on Agile best practices, and ensuring that teams adhere to SAFe principles. The ideal candidate will have a Scrum Master certification such as CSM, PSM, or SAFe SM, combined with excellent facilitation, servant leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate essential Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Act as a servant leader guiding Agile teams and ensuring alignment with SAFe and Agile frameworks.
- Work closely with API and distributed system teams, enabling them to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions.
- Identify and actively remove team impediments, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and other stakeholders to improve Agile maturity across teams.
- Monitor and report sprint metrics, team velocity, and overall project health.
- Coach and mentor team members to enhance their Agile capabilities and foster a collaborative environment.
- Ensure seamless communication and effective cross-team collaboration within the SAFe framework.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
- Strong understanding of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and Agile methodologies.
- Hands-on experience working in an API/distributed systems environment.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, SAFe SM, or equivalent) – Certification is mandatory.
- Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Rally, etc.
- Strong communication skills with proven stakeholder management and conflict resolution expertise.
- Ability to drive Agile transformations and promote continuous improvement.