Scrum Master

Post Date

Sep 10, 2024

Location

Toronto,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M5J0B6
Canada
Nov 19, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Business Analysis

Req #

WAT-732958

Pay Rate

$46 - $58 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Scrum Master to join a leading insurance company on a 6 month contract basis with likely extension. You will apply agile as well as traditional methodologies and disciplines while overseeing key project deliverables across multiple streams of work. Key responsibilities will include the setup of governance frameworks, cadences, and boards for successful delivery, and facilitating all scrum ceremonies. This role requires being onsite in the downtown Toronto office on Thursdays.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related business field as a Scrum Master



Expertise applying well documented Agile techniques, including user stories, backlog tracking, burndown techniques, velocity, Acceptance Test driven development and Continuous Testing



Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or equivalent certification



Strong communication management as you will be interacting with multiple teams

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Insurance background with a focus on Home and Auto

Knowledge of Guidewire systems or Salesforce Platforms

Large Program Experience handing teams of 1000+ people

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.