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 (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 activities Collaborate with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and cross‑functional teams to manage dependencies, resolve blockers, and ensure successful delivery outcomes Support DevSecOps initiatives through CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code reviews, and modern software development best practices Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance complex distributed systems operating in highly regulated, mission‑critical environments Required 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 considered 5+ years of experience developing, testing, and supporting production Java applications 2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master within a SAFe Agile environment Strong 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 practices Experience with frontend technologies including React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSSStrong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance Compensation for the Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master include: