Senior Software Engineer Agile Coach

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer working as an Agile Coach, you will support cross-functional engineering teams-including software, systems, test, and related disciplines-in strengthening their Agile practices and improving how they plan, deliver, and collaborate. You will coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, team leads, and engineers to refine ceremonies, increase delivery predictability, and adopt effective Agile techniques. This role emphasizes hands-on coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and practical guidance that aligns with real engineering workflows. A background in software engineering is valuable to understand technical complexities and team dynamics; however, you will not be expected to perform engineering tasks in this role.
What you bring to the role

  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on Agile experience (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar frameworks).
  • A strong background in software engineering to support credible coaching of technical teams and cross-functional engineering groups.
  • Experience coaching diverse engineering roles, including systems, test, and project leadership.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and coaching skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to help teams improve planning, execution, flow, and collaboration.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile lifecycle management tools.
  • A pragmatic, context-driven approach to Agile that fits within complex program environments.
Additional skills desired for the role
  • Experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or technical team lead.
  • Familiarity with program-level planning, integration points, and cross-disciplinary coordination.
  • Experience coaching mid-level leaders (e.g., IPT Leads, CAMs, or cross-functional leads).
  • Exposure to scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS.
  • Agile certifications such as ICAgile, CSP, SPC, or equivalent.
  • Awareness of systems engineering practices, test activities, and modern engineering workflows (e.g., DevSecOps, CI/CD, MBSE).
Discipline
Software Engineering
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
  • Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
  • Competitive compensation
  • Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
  • Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
  • A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
  • Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
  • Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring
Language Requirements in Quebec
Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3231027
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned