Senior Software Technical Lead / Scrum Master

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Senior Software Technical Lead / Scrum Master Full Time Employee Full-Time Fairfax, VA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1795 Position Title: Senior Software Technical Lead / Scrum Master Requisition ID: 1795 Position Location: Fairfax, VA Position Reports To: Engineering Functional Manager Supervises Others: No Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven, purpose-built systems that solve our customers’ mission critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea. Trident’s Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services which improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies. Position Summary The Senior Software Technical Lead / Scrum Master will lead the execution of software development activities supporting an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer. The candidate will provide technical leadership and Agile Scrum leadership for a software team responsible for an integrated application that interfaces with external system sensors, captured video, static imagery, and hardware devices. The successful candidate will serve as the technical focal point for the software team, ensuring delivery of high-quality mission-critical capabilities while facilitating Agile processes, coordinating cross-functional activities, and providing periodic status to program leadership. Software development activities utilize Java and include integration with external hardware devices. The ability to obtain a US security clearance is required. Duties and Responsibilities Lead software architecture, technical design, and implementation activities for integrated aerial surveillance and sensor systems. Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for real-time surveillance, sensor integration, and distributed software applications. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers throughout the software development lifecycle. Analyze system requirements and decompose features into executable software tasks and technical solutions. Support technical planning, software design reviews, peer reviews, and architecture discussions. Coordinate with systems engineering, QA, network engineering, cybersecurity, and integration teams to support integrated system capabilities. Evaluate and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and capabilities into existing software baselines. Support customer technical discussions, demonstrations, deployments, and test activities. Develop and maintain technical documentation for software designs, interfaces, testing, and system operation. Serve as Scrum Master for the software development team and facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborate with Product Owners and Program Management to prioritize and manage software backlogs. Monitor team velocity, sprint execution, and software delivery metrics. Remove impediments and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize team effectiveness. Identify, communicate, and mitigate technical risks and issues impacting software execution. Provide periodic status reports to Program Management Office (PMO) leadership regarding technical progress, schedule performance, resource requirements, risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university, or additional relevant experience. Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience. Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance. Java programming experience / skills. Working knowledge of the full software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies. Experience with distributed publish/subscribe software architectures. Experience with Linux operating systems. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and customer stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading software teams or serving in a technical leadership role. Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification. Experience with software design for interaction with cameras, gimbals, radars, and other sensor systems. Experience with video capture, processing, and display systems. Experience supporting formal engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR. Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. Experience leading teams developing mission-critical C4ISR, ISR, or command-and-control systems. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to: Medical Vision Basic life with AD&D Short term disability Long term disability Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet) Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA) Paid time off Holidays 401(k) (including automatic company contribution) Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military) Potential annual bonus Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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