Scrum Master

Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a commutable distance of Avetta’s Calgary, Alberta office, located at 255 5th Ave SW, Suite 1400, Calgary, AB T2P 3G6. This role requires a hybrid work schedule consisting of three in‑office days and two work‑from‑home days each week.

Summary

Avetta’s SaaS platform connects the world’s leading organizations with qualified suppliers, contractors, and vendors. We bring unmatched visibility to companies through cloud-based technology and human insights to improve supply chair risk and compliance. As a result, we foster sustainable growth for businesses and their supply chains globally. Our SaaS subscription software is used by 85k+ active customers in over 100 countries.

As a Scrum Master, you will play a key role in enabling a single Scrum team to deliver on strategic initiatives by implementing Agile practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will be the servant leader and facilitator, guiding the team through Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring the team operates efficiently and collaboratively. Your focus will be on driving value delivery while encouraging an environment where the team can thrive.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, Product Managers, Product Owners, and Engineers to ensure the team’s strategic initiatives are planned, developed, and delivered on time, aligning with intended value.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective) to drive team-level continuous improvement and value delivery.
• Guide the team to identify and address dependencies and risks during Big Room Planning (PI Planning), helping the team align on quarterly OKRs, scope, and capacity.
• Support the Product Owner by:
• Assisting in product discovery and using Agile prioritization techniques to manage the team’s backlog.
• Coaching the teams on backlog refinement and estimation practices, ensuring concise, actionable stories (e.g. vertical slicing)
• Build a high-performing, self-organizing team by fostering team cohesion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Actively identify and help remove impediments, both technical and non-technical, that affect team delivery.
• Promote the use of Agile metrics to track team performance, improve quality, predictability, and flow.
• Enable the team to take ownership of their work and actions, guiding them through retrospectives and teaching problem-solving techniques.
• Ensure transparency into the team’s progress by providing clear and regular updates to stakeholders.
• Implement and promote Agile quality practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and use of CI/CD pipelines.
  

Ideal Experience

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area. 
• Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, etc.) typically obtained through 3+ years of experience.
• org PSM I or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Jira Align or similar tools.
• Experience managing SaaS product development or large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Proven success in leading Agile transitions and fostering collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority.
  
  

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

Avetta is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

To apply for the Scrum Master position, please submit your online application by February 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.