We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms.

Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a Scrum Master who will coach Agile teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and promote continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and self-organization. This role will support effective product and backlog planning, Agile delivery, CI/CD practices, automated testing, deployment, and observability. The ideal candidate can leverage AI tools to enhance Scrum Master activities while preserving human judgment, creativity, collaboration, and decision-making.

The Role: Scrum Master

Responsibilities

- Coach teams on Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, accountability, self-organization, and continuous improvement.
- Plan and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog planning, daily stand-ups, product demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- Guide teams in aligning their work with Product Owner priorities, product goals, and backlog requirements.
- Foster collaboration and effective communication across Agile teams, Product Owners, stakeholders, and delivery partners.




- Support the adoption and continuous improvement of software development processes, best practices, standards, tools, and policies.
- Help teams integrate CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment practices, and observability into Agile delivery.
- Use AI tools to improve meeting preparation, documentation, reporting, backlog analysis, communication, and delivery support without replacing human decision-making.

Requirements:
- Active Certified Scrum Master certification.
- At least three years of experience leading and facilitating Agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, product demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- At least three years of experience working in an Agile software development environment.
- At least two years of experience coaching teams on Agile methodologies and fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- At least five years of experience delivering training through web-based interactive technologies such as Microsoft Teams.
- At least five years of experience planning work in alignment with Product Owner priorities, including sprint and backlog planning.
- At least six years of experience with software development processes and associated best practices, methods, standards, tools, and policies.

Preferred, but not required:
- Experience working in North American public-sector environments at the municipal, provincial, or federal level.
- Experience working with teams that use UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches.




- Experience integrating AI into Agile team practices and using AI tools to enhance Scrum Master responsibilities.
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We can offer you

- A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad
- 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days)
- A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability
- Flexible hybrid policy to fit your schedule
- RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%
- A higher education certification policy
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Synclusive’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company.

We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering versatile workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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