Senior Software Engineer

SAIC

. Provide Agile leadership and coach Scrum teams .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile leadership, coaching Scrum teams, and assessing team maturity to drive continuous improvement. Proficient in managing Agile execution, metrics evaluation, and aligning technical efforts with program objectives.

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Agile Scrum MethodologiesTeam Maturity AssessmentsSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Agile Tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, GitLab)Scrum Certification

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Hard Skills

C#C++CPythonMSSQL DatabaseSQLOracleAgile ExecutionBacklog ManagementImpediment Resolution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationFacilitationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JiraAzure DevOpsGitLab

Certifications & Qualifications

Scrum CertificationPMPSAFe Certification

Industry Keywords

DoD Software DevelopmentFederal Software DevelopmentAgile MetricsContinuous ImprovementRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureOraclePMPPythonSDLCSQLC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Agile leadership and coach Scrum teams
Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement
Assess team Agile maturity, identify gaps, and develop improvement plans
Oversee Agile execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, delivery progress, and impediment resolution
Monitor Agile metrics to evaluate team performance, delivery predictability, and improvement opportunities
Coordinate across teams to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges
Collaborate with technical leads and program management to align Agile execution with program objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with eighteen (18) years of experience; an additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle)
Must possess an active Secret security clearance
US Citizenship required
Strong experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, coaching, and team maturity assessments
Experience leading or supporting multiple Agile software development teams
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices
Working knowledge of programming languages such as C#, C++, C, or Python and MSSQL Database
Working knowledge of database systems such as MSSQL, SQL, or Oracle
Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or GitLab
Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting DoD or federal software development programs preferred
Scrum certification, PMP, or SAFe certification preferred