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Agile Developer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

FRONTEND DEVELOPER

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$121K - $141K/yr

The role involves designing and developing scalable microservices, collaborating with multiple teams, and implementing agile engineering practices to deliver high-quality software. Responsibilities ...

Agile PC, PPM, PQM, PG&C, PC) with strong functional and implementation knowledge which includes strong knowledge in SDK programming, configuration, Agile architecture and all its components as well ...

Sr. Cloud Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$68.25 - $91.25/hr

Comfortable working in an agile DevOps oriented capacity, alongside development partners. * Experience in Document based DB admin such as DynamoDB or MongoDB. Qualifications Additional Information ...

... Agile DevOps, Continuous integration (CI), Continuous delivery (CD) using one or more tools/technologies (but not limited to) in each of following areas Project Management - JIRA, IBM RTC, Rally ...

Sr. Cloud Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$68.25 - $91.25/hr

Comfortable working in an agile DevOps oriented capacity, alongside development partners. * Experience in Document based DB admin such as DynamoDB or MongoDB. Additional Information All your ...

Sr. Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$114K - $155K/yr

Adhere to WelbeHealth Agile DevOps processes, tools, and environments for requirements capture, architecture and design, construction, quality assurance, code and documentation version control ...

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How much do agile developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for agile developer in California is $43.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.43 and $66.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the salary of an Agile developer?

The salary of an Agile developer typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Skilled Agile developers with certifications like Scrum Master or SAFe may earn higher salaries, especially in tech hubs or senior roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an agile developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Agile Developer, you need strong programming skills, experience with agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, and a solid understanding of software development lifecycles. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jira or Trello is typically required. Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating in iterative, cross-functional teams. These capabilities ensure rapid delivery of high-quality software that responds to evolving project requirements and stakeholder feedback.

How does an agile developer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a sprint?

As an Agile Developer, you will work closely with product owners, scrum masters, designers, and QA testers throughout each sprint. Daily stand-up meetings facilitate open communication and help quickly address blockers. Agile Developers actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, ensuring that everyone is aligned on priorities and deliverables. This collaborative environment fosters rapid feedback and continuous improvement, making teamwork and strong communication skills essential for success.

What is the difference between Agile Developer vs Scrum Master?

AspectAgile DeveloperScrum Master
Primary RoleDevelops software following Agile principlesFacilitates Agile processes and team collaboration
Required SkillsProgramming, Agile methodologies, teamworkFacilitation, communication, Agile frameworks
CertificationsCertified Scrum Developer (CSD), Agile certificationsCertified ScrumMaster (CSM), Agile certifications
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, project-based settingsAgile teams, project management environments

While Agile Developers focus on coding and implementing features within Agile teams, Scrum Masters facilitate Agile processes, ensuring team efficiency and adherence to Scrum practices. Both roles often work closely but serve different functions within Agile projects.

What is an agile developer?

Agile Developers are software professionals who use Agile methodologies to design, develop, test, and deliver software in iterative cycles. They work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, prioritize customer needs, and adapt quickly to changing requirements. Their responsibilities often include participating in daily stand-ups, continuous integration, and regular feedback sessions to ensure the final product meets user expectations. Agile Developers focus on delivering small, functional pieces of software frequently, allowing for rapid adjustments and improvements throughout the project lifecycle.

What cities in California are hiring for Agile Developer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Agile Developer job openings:

What are popular job titles related to Agile Developer jobs in CA?

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Infographic showing various Agile Developer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 82% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,610 per year, or $43.1 per hour.

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Agile Coach
Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced
Department: Project Management 

 CGS is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic team member to act as an Agile Coach within our team supporting a large federal agency. The agency is committed to an operating model based on Agile, Product-focus, and DevSecOps in pursuit of increasing efficiency, efficacy, and overall success of various IT verticals and missions.  The ideal candidate should embody an Agile mindset and be passionate about empowering an Agile culture through experience coaching, guiding, and supporting executives, managers, product owners, Scrum Masters, and others. 

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
 
Skills and attributes for success:
-        Oversee the Agile transformation for multiple teams at both the team and program level to enable successful delivery of large strategic system development initiatives.
-        Facilitate team workshops to help new teams understand Agile and Lean principles, Scrum, Kanban, individual and team roles and responsibilities.
-        Lead in the creation, delivery, and strategy of Agile Training to government stakeholders and contractors regarding agency Agile processes, tools, and policies
-        Help teams with sprint planning and implementation, as well as provide ongoing Agile Coaching support for new Agile teams throughout multiple iterations.
-        Provide ad hoc coaching to teams that have implemented Agile but need assistance to refine their processes.
-        Provide practical hands-on mentoring to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and team members of new and existing Agile teams.
-        Help teams set up their team boards, workflow automation, and automated reporting. Assist organizations to define, prioritize, and decompose requirements in Product and Program Backlogs
-        Evolve and maintain the Agile Maturity Assessment model, Assess team performance and Agile maturity, and report findings.
-        Provide feedback on processes, policies, procedures, training, and tooling changes to better support the enterprise's Agile transformation.
-        Facilitate and coordinate cross-team planning workshops and coach other scrum masters to facilitate cross-team planning workshops.
-        Facilitate and coordinate cross-team grooming sessions. Lead and participate in Agile communities of practices. Prepare and/or update organization-wide Agile artifacts and methodology documentation.
-        Help iterate on and provide recommendations to advance the Agile Transformation Roadmap. 
-        Embed an agile culture using techniques from a wide range of agile and lean methodologies and frameworks.
-        Ensure Agile project metrics are being tracked and monitored for indications of potential problem areas and assist teams in identifying and implementing solutions to address the problems.
-        Oversee the coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs across the enterprise.

Qualifications:
-        Familiar with DevSecOps tools and techniques such as modern IDE's, GitHub, containerization, everything as code, and zero-trust.
-        Ability to demonstrate superior organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
-        Ability to work effectively under pressure in time-sensitive situations and prioritize multiple projects with similar deadlines.
-        Agile coaching experience.
-        Minimum of 5 years of practical Agile experience.
-        Strong understanding of Agile concepts with an emphasis on SAFe including Scrum, Kanban, Product Ownership, and Agile Scaling.
-        Experience as a hands-on organizational change agent working across multiple teams
-        Experience with assisting leadership and team members with removing barriers and embracing transformation by assisting each organization to customize its own path, approach, and solutions to becoming Agile..
-        Experience with launching Agile Release Trains, building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps culture, empowering a Lean Portfolio, and clearly understanding what it takes to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise (starting with teams' / Program levels and scaling up to Large Solutions and Portfolio levels).
-        Experience supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). 

Ideally, you will also have:
-        Master's degree or other higher education degree in Information Technology-related field.
-        Certifications including or equivalent to Scaled Agile Framework - SPC - ScrumAlliance - CST - ICAgile - ICE-AC / ICP-CAT- Equivalent Expert / Senior Coaching Certifications.
-        Secure coding knowledge.
- Open-source tools management.
-        SEI-CMMI and NIST experience.
-        Project Management Training or Education such as PMP program.
 
Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: [email protected]
 
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