Scrum Master

Leidos•Montgomery, MA

14d

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Scrum Master to support the Chief Engineer and Agile Coach across technical execution, multi-cloud operations, and DevSecOps innovation for future work on the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Next (C1N) ACSS contract. As part of a Scaled Agile software development organization, the Scrum Master contributes to technical execution by integrating globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. The role works with cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. The Scrum Master leads team execution through Continuous Flow/Kanban or planned sprint activities, facilitates Agile ceremonies, removes impediments, reports delivery status and risks, and supports teams throughout the software development life cycle. The role also helps the Agile Coach implement hybrid SAFe 6 and Extreme Programming practices, supports adoption of AI-assisted development tools and DevSecOps, and participates in PI Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 6+ years of prior experience.
SAFe 6 experience and knowledge of AI-Native SAFe.
SAFe 6 Leading SAFe certification.
SAFe 6 Scrum Master certification.
SAFe 6 DevOps certification.
Significant knowledge of DevSecOps methodology, security, and cloud environments.
Understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
Knowledge and experience with DevSecOps principles.
Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
Experience working as a Team Coach or Scrum Master within the SAFe framework.
Experience with Kanban/Continuous Flow.
Understanding of Extreme Programming principles.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Active Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
Knowledge of or experience with microservices and cloud-based environments.
Knowledge of or experience with Terraform or Ansible.
Knowledge of or experience with cloud certifications.
Knowledge of or experience with operations.
Advanced SAFe 6 or AI-Native SAFe certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead the team in executing Continuous Flow/Kanban or planned sprint activities.
Facilitate and lead team ceremonies, including Refinements/Sprint Planning, Daily Boardwalks/Standups, Retrospectives, and Reviews/Demos, using metrics and data to drive continuous improvement.
Remove impediments by resolving blocking issues related to feature development, builds, dependencies, operational support conflicts, and processes.
Provide management with timely status, risk, and dependency reporting, including sprint execution, team availability, and issues affecting delivery.
Help teams design, develop, document, configure, test, and debug applications and frameworks across the full software development life cycle.
Contribute to system enhancements and new features.
Help the Agile Coach teach and execute hybrid SAFe 6 and Extreme Programming frameworks across the program.
Help the team use AI-assisted development tools for coding, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.
Help the team adopt DevSecOps concepts and tooling.
Collaborate with and mentor junior team members to meet commitments and project milestones.
Communicate with internal cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and, when necessary, external partners to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
Participate in and lead teams through PI Planning events.