Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master - 176040 - 176433
About the role
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
- Design, develop, test, review, deploy, and maintain production-quality Java-based cloud-native microservices and APIs
- Serve 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
Qualifications
- 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 XSD
- Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Git, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices
- Experience with frontend technologies including React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Compensation
- Salary Range: Up to $140.50/hour depending on experience
- Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law
Keywords
- 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