Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master

Leidos is building next-generation flight service and air traffic systems in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, and this role blends hands-on engineering with Agile leadership. You will work in a hybrid setting in Ashburn, VA, helping deliver secure, high-quality cloud-native capabilities while supporting a team’s sprint execution and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, test, review, debug, deploy, and maintain production-quality cloud-native Java microservices, contributing to software architecture and technical design decisions.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, promote continuous improvement, and support predictable sprint outcomes.
• Apply modern DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices, to accelerate delivery of secure software.
• Use AI-assisted development tools and supported engineering workflows to improve speed and quality.
• Coordinate with the Release Train Engineer, management, and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate team status, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress.
• Support deployment and operational troubleshooting across development, test, and production environments, including resolution of critical issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration to support successful sprint execution and project delivery.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) with 4+ years relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years prior experience.
• 3+ years designing, developing, testing, and reviewing Java applications.
• 1+ years experience serving as a Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile team in 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 API, JSON, XML, and XSD.
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Linux and version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Experience with common development tools and IDEs such as Eclipse and VS Code.
• Understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a favorable SF-85 Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination from the FAA customer.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding tools (for example, Claude Code, Codex).
• Knowledge of or experience with microservices and cloud-based environments.
• Knowledge of or experience with Python.
• 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 or experience with air traffic control and flight services.

Salary and schedule

Pay Range: USD 87,100 - 157,450 per year.

Location: Ashburn, VA (hybrid).

Original Posting Date: July 24, 2026.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Technologies you may work with

• Java, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Junit, Mockito
• RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD
• Spring Framework, Spring Security, Spring Boot
• Linux, Git, Subversion
• Eclipse, VS Code
• CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, AI-assisted development tools