Sr. Software Developer - Scrum Master

Zp Group Llc
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • $130,000–$175,000 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities: : Approximately 50% hands-on software engineering: design, develop, test, review, debug, deploy, and maintain production-quality cloud-native microservices while contributing to software architecture and technical design decisions Approximately 50% Scrum Master responsibilities: facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, promote continuous improvement, and help the team deliver predictable sprint and PI outcomes Guide the team through SAFe cadence including PI planning, iteration planning, backlog refinement, system demos, and inspect-and-adapt workshops Track and communicate team flow metrics, velocity, and PI objective progress, using data to drive continuous improvement Coordinate with the Release Train Engineer, Product Owner, management, and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate team status, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress Manage cross-team and cross-ART dependencies, escalating and resolving blockers that threaten committed outcomes Leverage modern DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, AI-assisted development tools, and engineering best practices to accelerate delivery of secure, high-quality software Support integration with legacy air traffic systems and next-generation platform components, including interface definition and troubleshooting Support deployment, operational troubleshooting, and resolution of critical issues in development, test, and production environments Uphold code quality standards, automated testing practices, and peer review discipline within the team Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration across engineering teams to ensure successful sprint execution and program delivery Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation 5+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and reviewing production Java applications 2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile team within a large-scale software development environment Experience designing and implementing microservices and RESTful APIs, including JSON, XML, and XSD Significant experience with the Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Security Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito Experience with modern web front-end technologies (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) Significant experience with Linux Significant experience with version control systems such as Git Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices Experience with common development tools and IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code, etc.) Understanding of sound software development principles and practices Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with both technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), CSM, or PSM certification Experience with hybrid cloud architectures, data mesh patterns, and cloud-native platform services Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging (Kafka or equivalent) Knowledge of or experience with the Python programming language Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL data stores Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, or government security compliance frameworks Experience with safety-critical or highly regulated software domains Knowledge of air traffic control systems, air traffic management, or flight services Track record of successful delivery on large government programs Qualifications: : Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), CSM, or PSM certification Experience with hybrid cloud architectures, data mesh patterns, and cloud-native platform services Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging (Kafka or equivalent) Knowledge of or experience with the Python programming language Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL data stores Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, or government security compliance frameworks Experience with safety-critical or highly regulated software domains Knowledge of air traffic control systems, air traffic management, or flight services Track record of successful delivery on large government programs Compensation: to include: Salary Range: $130,000 - $175,000 depending on experience Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if Required by Law This job opens for applications on 10/9/2026. Applications for this position will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-CB1 #LI-HYBRID

Numbers & Facts

LocationGaithersburg, MD
Salary$130,000–$175,000 Per Year

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