Lead Software Engineer/Scrum Master

Parsons Corporation•Tampa, FL

8d•$148,300 - $266,900

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Lead Software Engineer/Scrum Master to join our team! In this role, you will guide the Systems Integration team in delivering high-velocity, high-quality integration outcomes, and champion Agile/Scrum practices in a complex, mission-critical environment where software-hardware integration, DevSecOps pipelines, autonomy algorithms, and classified development converge.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience
Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent); SAFe Practitioner or higher is a plus
3+ years of Scrum Master experience on complex software/hardware integration projects
Demonstrated success leading Agile teams in DevSecOps, CI/CD, or MLOps environments
Solid technical background with hands-on experience in areas such as software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, integration testing, hardware-software integration, or systems engineering (e.g., prior experience as a developer, integrator, or DevOps engineer)
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to influence without authority
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or USSOCOM programs, especially unmanned systems, autonomy, or AI/ML initiatives
Hands-on familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and autonomy simulation environments
Background in defense systems integration, MOSA standards, or rapid prototyping labs
Knowledge of MLOps frameworks, model serving, and secure AI deployment pipelines
Prior exposure to classified development environments and compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, CMMC)

Responsibilities

Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement) with a focus on systems integration milestones, interface control, and end-to-end testing
Coach the Systems Integration team and cross-functional stakeholders (software, hardware, autonomy, test, and security teams) on Agile principles, Scrum values, and lean practices tailored to DevSecOps and MLOps environments
Act as a servant leader to remove impediments, manage dependencies across modular architectures, and shield the team from external disruptions so they can focus on integration, verification, and validation activities
Partner closely with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog that reflects program priorities, technical debt, integration risks, and USSOCOM capability needs
Drive transparency through visual management tools (Jira, Confluence, Kanban boards) and metrics (velocity, burndown, defect trends, pipeline health) while maintaining a regular program-level reporting cadence
Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and the adoption of engineering best practices, including automated testing, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and MOSA compliance
Support scaled Agile efforts (if applicable) by coordinating with other Scrum teams, integration labs, and external partners to ensure synchronized delivery of autonomy capabilities
Foster a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and innovation within a high-tempo, occasionally classified development environment
Champion DevSecOps and MLOps principles to accelerate the secure integration of AI/ML models into unmanned platforms
Ensure compliance with DoD, USSOCOM, and program security requirements while maintaining Agile velocity