Sr Software Engineer - Scrum Master with Security Clearance

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Job description

Sr Software Engineer - Scrum Master Location: Sterling, VA Job ID: Pay Range: $90-103 Job Summary:
At STS, we develop and build simulation products and training systems for both military and commercial customers. Devices range in complexity from desktop trainers to high fidelity weapon system trainers.
We are seeking a self-motivated and passionate senior software engineer to lead a software development team on one of our largest DoD training systems programs. The candidate will be a servant leader for the scrum team and ensure that the team succeeds in meeting their goals and objectives each increment. The candidate will demonstrate adept people leadership, organizational, technical, and communication skills. Proven experience leading software development teams is required. This position requires the ability to perform SM duties and responsibilities AND software development tasks. Experience working on complex system-of-systems software development programs for the DoD is a plus.
This position requires a US DoD Secret security clearance. All aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment and require daily onsite presence. Primary Responsibilities:
• Facilitates the team's progress toward team goals: Continuously challenges the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity. Helps the team focus on iteration goals in the context of current Program Increment (PI) Objectives. Actively addresses blocking issues so that the team can remain focused.
• Decomposes features into well-defined user stories and performs software development tasks such as analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Leverages re-use and best practices in software development gained through industry experience and mentors the team.
• Leads team efforts in relentless improvement: Helps the team improve and take responsibility for their actions. Teaches problem-solving techniques and help the team become better problem-solvers.
• Facilitates team meetings and preparation and readiness for events including Daily Stand-ups, Iteration & Sprint Planning, Demos, Technical Reviews, Working Groups, etc.
• Supports the Product Owner: Help the Product Owner in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while facilitating a healthy team dynamic.
• Promotes quality practices: Help foster a culture of technical discipline and craftsmanship that is the hallmark of effective Agile teams. Provides guidance to assist the team in constantly improving the quality of their deliverables to exceed customer expectation.
• Builds a high-performing team: Focuses on ever-improving team dynamics and performance. Helps the team manage interpersonal conflicts, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Escalates people problems to management where necessary. Mentors and coaches Jr engineers.
• Coordinates with others: Represents the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS) meeting and passes pertinent information back to the team. Coordinates with the System Team, Architect, Release Train Engineer, Product Managers and other stakeholders.
• Supports estimation: Guides the team in establishing normalized estimates.
• Actively contributes towards story burndown by working software tasks needed within the sprint and PI.
• Individual job duties may vary and may require travel to customer sites Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Prior experience working as a Scrum Master or Software Lead on a software development team
• Proficient in object-oriented programming languages (C++, C#, Python or Java)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to work onsite Preferred Qualifications: • Active Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
• Advanced knowledge of software development practices and frameworks on complex system-of-systems products obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Self-starter, proactive, able to multi-task and take advantage of opportunities and events to achieve results that meet or exceed expectations.
• Adept communicator, active listener, able to ask insightful questions and deliver clear and concise communication to many stakeholders within the program team.
• Demonstrates ability to perform autonomously on tasks with moderate to high complexity.
• Experience with real-time, multi-threaded, multi process software development in C++/C#, or Experience with Windows UI development frameworks and platforms (e.g. WPF, .NET, XAML)
• Experience with software development in Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience working in environments that use Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Proficient in using ALM tools such as the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, Crucible)
• Commitment to excellence in quality and execution
• SAFe Scrum Master certification is a plus
• Affinity towards Aerospace & Defense Industries Must Requirements:
• Have an Active Secret Clearance
• Be willing and able to be ONSITE every day and able to meet core working hours (local candidate is best)
• 2+ years of Scrum Master Experience on a SW Dev Team
• Experienced using ALM ToolSuite (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible) Ideal Candidate:
• Has programming experience in C# or C++
• Has had experience in full Software Dev Life Cycle as an Individual Contributor
• Is able and willing to split their responsibilities between SM duties and Dev activities Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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