Lead Software Engineer/Scrum Master

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Lead Software Engineer/Scrum Master to join our team! In this role, you will guide the Systems Integration team in delivering high-velocity, high-quality integration outcomes, and champion Agile/Scrum practices in a complex, mission-critical environment where software-hardware integration, DevSecOps pipelines, autonomy algorithms, and classified development converge.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement) with a focus on systems integration milestones, interface control, and end-to-end testing

• Coach the Systems Integration team and cross-functional stakeholders (software, hardware, autonomy, test, and security teams) on Agile principles, Scrum values, and lean practices tailored to DevSecOps and MLOps environments

• Act as a servant leader to remove impediments, manage dependencies across modular architectures, and shield the team from external disruptions so they can focus on integration, verification, and validation activities

• Partner closely with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog that reflects program priorities, technical debt, integration risks, and USSOCOM capability needs

• Drive transparency through visual management tools (Jira, Confluence, Kanban boards) and metrics (velocity, burndown, defect trends, pipeline health) while maintaining a regular program-level reporting cadence

• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and the adoption of engineering best practices, including automated testing, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and MOSA compliance

• Support scaled Agile efforts (if applicable) by coordinating with other Scrum teams, integration labs, and external partners to ensure synchronized delivery of autonomy capabilities

• Foster a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and innovation within a high-tempo, occasionally classified development environment

• Champion DevSecOps and MLOps principles to accelerate the secure integration of AI/ML models into unmanned platforms

• Ensure compliance with DoD, USSOCOM, and program security requirements while maintaining Agile velocity

Required Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must possess an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance​

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent); SAFe Practitioner or higher is a plus

• 3+ years of Scrum Master experience on complex software/hardware integration projects

• Demonstrated success leading Agile teams in DevSecOps, CI/CD, or MLOps environments

• Solid technical background with hands-on experience in areas such as software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, integration testing, hardware-software integration, or systems engineering (e.g., prior experience as a developer, integrator, or DevOps engineer)

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to influence without authority

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting DoD or USSOCOM programs, especially unmanned systems, autonomy, or AI/ML initiatives

• Hands-on familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and autonomy simulation environments

• Background in defense systems integration, MOSA standards, or rapid prototyping labs

• Knowledge of MLOps frameworks, model serving, and secure AI deployment pipelines

• Prior exposure to classified development environments and compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, CMMC)

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for thi