Senior Software Developer - Scrum Master

Job Id: 0000177348Job Category: Cyber SecurityJob Location: Gaithersburg, MarylandSecurity Clearance: Public Trust or UnclearedBusiness Unit: Zachary PiperPosition Owner: JD BuckZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master to support a company focused on modernizing critical national aviation systems through the development of a next-generation air traffic management platform. This position is hybrid, requiring onsite support in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master will split responsibilities between hands-on software engineering and Agile team leadership, supporting the development of cloud-native applications while facilitating Scrum ceremonies and driving SAFe Agile delivery. This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical platform that will help shape the future of U.S. air traffic operations and national airspace safety.Responsibilities for the Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master include:Design, develop, test, review, deploy, and maintain production-quality Java-based cloud-native microservices and APIsServe as Scrum Master for an Agile development team, facilitating sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and PI planning activitiesCollaborate with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and cross-functional teams to manage dependencies, resolve blockers, and ensure successful delivery outcomesSupport DevSecOps initiatives through CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code reviews, and modern software development best practicesTroubleshoot, maintain, and enhance complex distributed systems operating in highly regulated, mission-critical environmentsRequired Qualifications for the Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master include:8+ years of software development experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience); Master's degree with 6+ years also considered5+ years of experience developing, testing, and supporting production Java applications2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master within a SAFe Agile environmentStrong experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, RESTful APIs, microservices, JSON, XML, and XSDExperience with JUnit, Mockito, Git, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practicesExperience with frontend technologies including React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSSStrong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanceCompensation for the Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master include:Salary Range: Up to $150,000-$175,000 depending on experienceFull Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law#LI-JB1Keywords:Senior Software Developer, Scrum Master, SAFe Agile, Java Developer, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security, Microservices, REST API, Cloud Native Development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Git, Linux, React, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Docker, Hybrid Cloud, Data Mesh, Public Trust Clearance, Software Engineering, Agile Release Train, FAA Programs, Air Traffic Management, JUnit, Mockito, Government Contracting, Distributed Systems, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineering