Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master

Leidos is seeking a Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master to support the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems as part of the FAA modernization initiative. This hybrid role in Eagan, MN blends hands-on engineering work with Scrum Master responsibilities for an Agile team operating in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

The position is approximately 50% software engineering and 50% Scrum Master support, with an emphasis on delivering predictable sprint outcomes while strengthening delivery quality through modern engineering and DevSecOps practices.

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, support continuous improvement, and help the team achieve predictable sprint results.
• Apply DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, AI-assisted development tools, and engineering best practices to accelerate delivery of secure, high-quality software.
• Coordinate with the Release Train Engineer, management, and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate team status, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress.
• Support deployment activities, operational troubleshooting, and resolution of critical issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote collaboration across engineering teams to support sprint execution and project delivery.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of prior experience.
• 3+ years designing, developing, testing, and reviewing Java applications.
• 1+ years serving as a Scrum Master on a SAFe Agile team within a large-scale software development environment.
• Significant experience with web development and common 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.
• Experience with 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 communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a favorable SF-85P Public Trust suitability determination from the FAA customer.

Technology focus

• 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, cloud-native Java microservices
• SAFe, Scaled Agile

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding (e.g., 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.

Location and compensation

• Location: Eagan, MN (hybrid)
• Pay range: USD 87,100 to 157,450 per year

Benefits

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

Original posting date: July 24, 2026