Tech Lead / Scrum Master

Leidos

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tech Lead / Scrum Master to lead technical teams and facilitate Agile processes to deliver high-quality software solutions. This hybrid role combines technical leadership with Agile project management, ensuring the team adheres to Scrum principles while driving technical excellence and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of leading Agile teams to success. Candidate MUST: be located in the UNITED STATES for the current three consecutive years, be a US Citizen or US Person (Green Card Holder) with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 12–15 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10–13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain.
Must-Have Technical Experience: · Proven experience delivering deployment automation systems spanning multiple technical areas.
Hands-on experience with tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Kubespray.
Working experience with build systems like Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar tools.
Experience with deployment automation systems such as Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI.
Proficiency with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana Loki, Prometheus, Jaeger, and Grafana.
Experience serving as a technical security DevOps engineer on large-scale projects or processes.
Experience working in the AWS GovCloud environment.
Deep understanding of DevOps processes and procedures.
Working knowledge of Agile Development and CI/CD methodologies and tools.
Proficiency in JavaScript and JS frameworks such as React.
Strong understanding of software development process fundamentals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience working in fast-paced environments, meeting deadlines, and applying lean development principles.
Strong interpersonal communication skills—both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and AWS CloudFormation.

Nice To Haves

Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined engineering team.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through on responsibilities.
A professional demeanor and the ability to maintain a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team, ensuring best practices in coding, design, and architecture.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements, system architecture, and design solutions.
Oversee code reviews, technical documentation, and adherence to coding standards.
Identify and resolve technical challenges, ensuring the team delivers scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend their adoption to improve team efficiency and product quality.
Scrum Master Responsibilities: Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Act as a servant leader, removing impediments and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensure the team adheres to Agile principles and Scrum practices, promoting collaboration and accountability.
Work closely with Product Owners to manage the product backlog, prioritize tasks, and ensure alignment with business goals.
Track and report on team performance metrics, such as velocity, sprint progress, and delivery timelines.
Collaboration and Communication: Act as a liaison between technical teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.
Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing.
Manage dependencies and coordinate with other teams to ensure smooth delivery of cross-functional projects.
Project Management: Plan and manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful delivery of sprints and releases.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential roadblocks.
Ensure the team delivers high-quality work within scope, budget, and schedule.