Senior Software Developer - Scrum Master Zachary 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. The Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master will split their time between hands-on Java software development and leading a SAFe Agile development team, contributing to cloud-native applications while facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving project delivery. This is an opportunity to work on a mission-critical platform that will help improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of U.S. air traffic operations.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, review, deploy, and maintain production-quality Java applications, cloud-native microservices, and RESTful APIs.
Serve as Scrum Master for an Agile development team, facilitating sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and Program Increment (PI) planning.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and cross-functional teams to manage dependencies, remove blockers, and ensure successful delivery.
Support DevSecOps initiatives through CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code reviews, and AI-assisted development tools.
Troubleshoot and maintain complex distributed systems while supporting integration with legacy air traffic control systems and next-generation platform components.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience may be considered.5+ years of experience developing, testing, and reviewing production Java applications.2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master within a SAFe Agile environment on a large-scale software development program. Strong experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, microservices, and RESTful APIs, including JSON, XML, and XSD.Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Git, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices. Experience with front-end technologies, including React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully complete required government background investigations.
Compensation: Hourly Rate: $150,000- $180,000 depending on experience.
Full Benefits Package:
PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and sick leave as required by law.
