Software Engineer Senior Manager

Science Applications International Corp.; Alabama; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks a Software Engineer Senior Manager for a fully remote role. You will lead Agile transformation, coach Scrum teams, and drive delivery across software development programs with DoD-relevant experience.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 18 years of experience, with active Secret clearance. Target salary ranges reflect government contract norms; remote work options are available with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field with 18 years experience (or equivalent).
• Experience leading multiple Agile software teams and Agile coaching is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach Scrum Masters and Product Owners on Agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Assess team Agile maturity; identify gaps and implement improvement plans.
• Oversee Agile execution across multiple software development teams.
• Monitor Agile metrics and delivery progress; manage dependencies and risks.
• Collaborate with program management to align Agile with objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Scrum coaching

Team maturity assessment

SDLC

DevSecOps

C# / C++ / Python

MSSQL

Jira / Azure DevOps / GitLab

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitLab

MSSQL

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Job ID 2619004
Location Remote Work, AL, US
Date Posted 2026-11-10
Category Software
Subcategory SW Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Potential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer Senior Manager to join our team. This role is fully remote. Responsible for providing Agile leadership, coaching Scrum teams, assessing Agile maturity, and overseeing Agile execution across software development teams. Works closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, technical leads, and program leadership to improve team performance, delivery predictability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Assess team Agile maturity, identify gaps, and develop improvement plans.
• Oversee Agile execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, delivery progress, and impediment resolution.
• Monitor Agile metrics to evaluate team performance, delivery predictability, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate across teams to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges.
• Collaborate with technical leads and program management to align Agile execution with program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with eighteen (18) years of experience. Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, coaching, and team maturity assessments.
• Experience leading or supporting multiple Agile software development teams.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as C#, C++, C, or Python and MSSQL Database.
• Working knowledge of database systems such as MSSQL, SQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal software development programs preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Scrum certification, PMP, or SAFe certification preferred.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.