Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Developer — Scrum Master to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP). L-CAP is a mission-critical, future-ready automation platform built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture, enabling next-generation air traffic management capabilities. This role operates within a SAFe/Agile framework as part of an Agile Release Train (ART) delivering iterative value across the program.
Approximately 50% of your time will be spent designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production software for the L-CAP platform, while the remaining 50% will be dedicated to serving as Scrum Master for an Agile development team on the ART. We are looking for experienced software engineers who enjoy facilitating Agile teams while remaining actively involved in coding, technical design, reviews, and software delivery.
This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home, if you are located within a commutable distance (Less than 1 hour's drive one-way during normal traffic) from Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ. However, if you do not reside within a commutable distance, you may be considered for a 100% remote role.
This role focuses on building and modernizing real-time, safety-critical systems using a combination of traditional systems engineering and AI-augmented software development practices. You’ll work on software that directly supports national air traffic operations, applying AI tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and enhance system reliability.
Primary Responsibilities
- Approximately 50% hands-on software engineering: design, develop, test, review, debug, deploy, and maintain production-quality cloud-native 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 and PI outcomes
- Guide the team through SAFe cadence including PI planning, iteration planning, backlog refinement, system demos, and inspect-and-adapt workshops
- Track and communicate team flow metrics, velocity, and PI objective progress, using data to drive continuous improvement
- Coordinate with the Release Train Engineer, Product Owner, management, and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate team status, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress
- Manage cross-team and cross-ART dependencies, escalating and resolving blockers that threaten committed outcomes
- Leverage modern DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, AI-assisted development tools, and engineering best practices to accelerate delivery of secure, high-quality software
- Support integration with legacy air traffic systems and next-generation platform components, including interface definition and troubleshooting
- Support deployment, operational troubleshooting, and resolution of critical issues in development, test, and production environments
- Uphold code quality standards, automated testing practices, and peer review discipline within the team
- Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration across engineering teams to ensure successful sprint execution and program delivery
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; may also possess a Doctorate. (Equivalent Experience may be used in lieu of degree)
- 5+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and reviewing production Java applications
- 2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile team within a large-scale software development environment
- Experience designing and implementing microservices and RESTful APIs, including JSON, XML, and XSD
- Significant experience with the Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
- Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito
- Experience with modern web front-end technologies (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
- Significant experience with Linux
- Significant experience with version control systems such as Git
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
- Experience with common development tools and IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code, etc.)
- Understanding of sound software development principles and practices
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- U.S. citizenship required
- Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, etc.)
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), CSM, or PSM certification
- Experience with hybrid cloud architectures, data mesh patterns, and cloud-native platform services
- Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging (Kafka or equivalent)
- Knowledge of or experience with the 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 or other NoSQL data stores
- Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, or government security compliance frameworks
- Experience with safety-critical or highly regulated software domains
- Knowledge of air traffic control systems, air traffic management, or flight services
- Track record of successful delivery on large government programs
- Desired but not required: Commutable distance to Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
Why Leidos?
You’ll work on systems where performance, precision, and reliability matter — every second. This is not experimental AI for prototypes. This is disciplined, responsible AI applied to mission-critical software that supports national infrastructure.
If you’re excited by solving complex problems in regulated, real-world environments — and using AI as a force multiplier rather than a shortcut — we’d like to talk.
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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:September 21, 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, Software Engineering, or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or doctorate; equivalent experience may substitute for degree
- 5+ years designing, developing, testing, and reviewing production Java applications
- 2+ years serving as a Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile team in a large-scale software development environment
- Experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and XSD
- Significant experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
- Experience with JUnit and Mockito
- Experience with React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Significant experience with Linux
- Significant experience with Git or comparable version control systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
- Experience with development tools and IDEs such as IntelliJ, Eclipse, or VS Code
- Understanding of sound software development principles and practices
- Effective verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- U.S. citizenship
- Successful completion of government-required background investigations
- Knowledge or experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code or Codex
- SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, CSM, or PSM certification
- Experience with hybrid cloud architectures, data mesh patterns, and cloud-native platform services
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka or equivalent messaging
- Knowledge or experience with Python
- Knowledge or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML
- Knowledge or experience with Linux shell scripting
- Knowledge or experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL data stores
- Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, or government security compliance frameworks
- Experience with safety-critical or highly regulated software domains
- Knowledge of air traffic control, air traffic management, or flight services
- Successful delivery experience on large government programs
- Commutable distance to Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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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.
