Jr. Scrum Master

Via Logic LLC; Concord (MA); Remote; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Jr. Scrum Master to support Agile software teams on the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Next program. You will help plan and execute sprints and Kanban activities, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and track progress in a regulated environment.

Work with the Agile Coach, Product Owners, and cross-functional teammates to enable predictable delivery while gaining exposure to cloud technologies, DevSecOps practices, and AI-assisted development tools in a modern SAFe setting.

Qualifications

• SAFe 6 Scrum Master certification required.
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and cloud environments.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile teams in executing Kanban or sprint activities.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Refinements, Sprint Planning, Standups, Retrospectives, Demos.
• Track team metrics and delivery data to identify improvement areas.
• Help identify and resolve impediments and dependencies.
• Communicate team status, risks, and progress to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with developers, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams.
• Assist SAFe 6 and XP practices adoption.
• Support adoption of AI-assisted development tools and DevSecOps practices.
• Collaborate to meet sprint commitments and milestones.
• Participate in PI Planning and align objectives and dependencies.

Skills

SAFe 6 Scrum Master

DevSecOps

Cloud environments

SDLC knowledge

Git/Subversion

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree with limited experience

Tools

Git

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Jr. Scrum Master to support Agile software development teams for future work on the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Next (C1N) ACSS contract. In this role, you will work within a Scaled Agile software development organization to help teams plan and execute sprint and Continuous Flow/Kanban activities, facilitate Agile ceremonies, track progress and dependencies, and support continuous improvement. You will work alongside the Agile Coach, technical team members, Product Owners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support predictable delivery in a highly regulated environment. The role will also provide exposure to modern cloud technologies, DevSecOps practices, and AI-assisted software development tools while supporting the delivery of Cloud One capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the team in executing Continuous Flow/Kanban or planned sprint activities.
• Facilitate team Agile ceremonies, including Refinements/Sprint Planning, Daily Boardwalks/Standups, Retrospectives, and Reviews/Demos.
• Track basic team metrics and delivery data to help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Help identify and resolve team impediments, escalating more complex issues involving dependencies, development, builds, operational support, or processes as needed.
• Track and communicate team status, risks, dependencies, sprint progress, and availability to appropriate team and program stakeholders.
• Work with technical team members throughout the software development life cycle by helping coordinate development, documentation, configuration, testing, debugging, and delivery activities.
• Support the Agile Coach and other Agile leaders in implementing SAFe 6 and Extreme Programming practices across the team.
• Assist the team with the adoption and use of AI-assisted development tools for coding, refactoring, debugging, and testing activities.
• Support the team's use of DevSecOps concepts, processes, and tools.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, Product Owners, and other cross-functional team members to help the team meet sprint commitments and project milestones.
• Communicate with internal teams and stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve routine issues, and maintain alignment on team priorities.
• Participate in PI Planning events and support the team in preparing objectives, identifying dependencies, and tracking commitments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• SAFe 6 Scrum Master certification.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies, security concepts, and cloud environments.
• Understanding of software development principles, practices, and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, processes, and tooling.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and collaborate with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding (Claude Code, Codex etc.).
• Knowledge of or experience with microservices and cloud-based environments.
• Knowledge of or experience with Terraform / Ansible.
• Knowledge of or experience with Cloud Certifications.
• Knowledge of or experience with Operations Experience.
• Advanced SAFe 6 or AI-Native SAFe certifications.
• SAFe 6 DevOps certification.
• SAFe 6 Experience/ Knowledge of AI-Native SAFe.
• SAFe 6 Leading SAFe certification.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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