Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master - 176040

Piper Companies; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master to support a national air traffic management platform. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite in Gaithersburg, MD, with 2 remote days.

The role combines hands-on Java cloud-native microservices development with Scrum Master responsibilities in a SAFe environment, collaborating with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to enable reliable delivery of mission-critical software for U.S. airspace safety.

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

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

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Spring Security

RESTful APIs

Microservices

JSON

XML

XSD

JUnit

Mockito

Git

Linux

CI/CD

DevOps

React

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Master's degree with 6+ years considered

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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 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

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 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 for the Senior Software Developer – Scrum Master include:

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