Leidos is seeking Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This work aligns with the FAA’s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency—particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community.
This is a hybrid technical role where approximately 50% of your time will be spent designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production software, while the remaining 50% will be dedicated to serving as Scrum Master for an Agile development team. We are looking for experienced software engineers who enjoy facilitating Agile teams while remaining actively involved in coding, technical design, reviews, and software delivery.
As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
**Please note, this exciting position is currently unfunded and is anticipation of future work.
Candidate must be able to obtain a favorable SF-85P Public Trust suitability determination from the FAA customer. Due to contract requirements, the position requires U.S. Citizenship.
Primary Responsibilities:
Approximately 50% hands-on software engineering: Design, develop, test, review, debug, deploy, and maintain production-quality cloud-native Java microservices while contributing to software architecture and technical design decisions.
Approximately 50% Scrum Master responsibilities: Facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, promote continuous improvement, and help the team deliver predictable sprint outcomes.
Leverage modern DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, AI-assisted development tools, and engineering best practices to accelerate the delivery of secure, high-quality software.
Coordinate with the Release Train Engineer, management, and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate team status, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress.
Support deployment, operational troubleshooting, and resolution of critical issues in development, test, and production environments.
Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration across engineering teams to ensure successful sprint execution and project delivery.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of prior experience
3+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and reviewing Java applications
1+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile team within a large-scale software development environment
Significant experience with Web development and commonly used front-end tools and languages (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Significant experience with unit testing tools such as Junit and Mockito
Experience with RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD
Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot
Experience with Linux
Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion
Experience with common development tools and IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code, etc.)
Understanding of sound software development principles and practices
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination
US citizenship required
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 Python programming language
Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML
Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting
Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB
Knowledge of air traffic control and flight services
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:July 24, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related (4+ years experience) or Master's degree (2+ years experience)
- 3+ years designing, developing, testing, and reviewing Java applications
- 1+ years serving as a Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile team within a large-scale software development environment
- Significant experience with web development and front-end tools/languages (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Significant experience with unit testing tools such as JUnit and Mockito
- Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, XSD
- Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion
- Experience with common development tools and IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code, etc.)
- Understanding of sound software development principles and practices
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination
- U.S. Citizenship required
- 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 Python programming language
- Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML
- Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting
- Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB
- Knowledge of air traffic control and flight services
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
