Software Engineer / Scrum Master - PLNR (26-394)
About The Position
The Planner (PLNR) Product Team is seeking a hybrid Scrum Master and Software Engineer who reports to the Product Owner. Approximately 30% of the role is devoted to servant leadership and Agile facilitation, including daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, Program Increment (PI) planning, feature decomposition, and cross-team dependency management. The remaining 70% focuses on hands-on Java development for the Planner subsystem, including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining Java applications, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. The ideal candidate has Scrum Master experience, preferably with certification, and 3–5+ years of Java development experience in a missile defense or high-availability systems environment. Familiarity with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for government financial tracking is a plus. Success will be measured by timely delivery of sprint and PI objectives, team engagement, rapid impediment removal, and delivery of high-quality mission-critical software that meets performance, security, and reliability standards. This is a full-time, on-site position in Colorado Springs, Colorado, requiring Top Secret with SCI clearance.
Requirements
- Experience supporting software engineering on Department of Defense (DoD) programs or missile defense.
- Experience decomposing Agile features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria for PI and sprint planning.
- Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
- Experience leading Agile teams supporting complex DoD software systems.
- Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience or master's degree with 1+ years of experience.
- Top Secret clearance with SCI.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including remaining stationary for extended periods, operating a computer and office equipment, communicating effectively, occasionally moving around the office, and lifting or moving up to 15 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for government financial tracking.
Responsibilities
- Provide servant leadership to the Planner (PLNR) Product Team.
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Guide the team through Program Increment (PI) planning and feature decomposition.
- Manage cross-team dependencies and remove impediments.
- Design, code, test, debug, and maintain Java applications for the Planner subsystem.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Support timely delivery of sprint and PI objectives and high-quality mission-critical software meeting performance, security, and reliability standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- 529 College Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Training and development programs.
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages.
- Collaborative and cool culture.
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off.
- Certain positions may be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
