Sr. Software Developer / Scrum Master
zp groupGaithersburg (MD)
$160,000 - $180,000 per year
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zp groupGaithersburg (MD)
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$160,000 - $180,000 per year
About the role
Job Id: 0000176800
Job Category: Other
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Security Clearance: No Clearance
Business Unit: Zachary Piper
Position Owner: Mac Stephens Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Scrum Master / Sr. Software Developer to support a leading federal technology and defense contractor delivering mission-critical software and modernization solutions for government agencies.. This a HYBRID position, candidates must be located within a 1 hour drive from Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ.TheScrum Master / Sr. Software Developerwill split responsibilities between hands-on Java software development and SAFe Agile leadership, supporting the modernization of mission-critical air traffic management systems through cloud-native applications and Agile software delivery. Responsibilities of the Scrum Master / Sr. Software Developer: Software Development — 50%Design, develop, test, debug, deploy, and maintain production Java applications and cloud-native microservices. Contribute to architecture, technical design, code reviews, and automated testing. Support integration with legacy air traffic systems and new platform components. Troubleshoot development, testing, and production issues. Utilize CI/CD, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted development tools. Mentor junior engineers and maintain code quality standards. Scrum Master — 50%Lead SAFe Agile ceremonies, including PI planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, system demos, and inspect-and-adapt workshops. Remove impediments and drive continuous improvement. Track velocity, flow metrics, sprint progress, and PI objectives. Coordinate with Release Train Engineers, Product Owners, management, and stakeholders. Manage cross-team/ART dependencies, risks, and blockers. Drive predictable sprint execution and program delivery. Qualifications for the Scrum Master / Sr. Software Developer: Experience/Education: Bachelor's + 8 years relevant experience OR Master's + 6 years; equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree. Java: 5+ years designing, developing, testing, and reviewing production applications. Scrum Master: 2+ years serving as Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile team within a large-scale software development environment. Spring: Significant hands-on Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Security experience. Microservices/APIs: Design and implementation of microservices and RESTful APIs; JSON, XML, XSD.Frontend: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.Testing: JUnit, Mockito, or equivalent unit testing frameworks. Linux & Git: Significant experience with both. DevOps: CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Development Tools: IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code, or equivalent IDEs. Software Engineering: Strong development principles, best practices, and technical/nontechnical communication. Eligible for Public Trust clearance*Desired/Nice-to-Have:
Certifications:
SAFe SSM, SASM, CSM, PSM.Cloud: Hybrid cloud, data mesh, cloud-native services. Containers: Docker, Kubernetes.
Messaging: Kafka, event-driven architecture.
Additional Technologies: Python, Ansible, YAML, Linux shell scripting, MongoDB/NoSQL.AI Development: Claude Code, Codex, or comparable AI-assisted coding tools.
Government/Security: FedRAMP, FISMA, large government programs.
Domain: Safety-critical systems, air traffic control/management, flight services. Compensation for the Scrum Master / Sr. Software Developer: Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 *depending on experience*Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law
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