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Full Time Master Software Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

Leidos

Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master

Gaithersburg, MD · Hybrid

$56 - $76.75/hr

Leidos is seeking Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic ...

Leidos

Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$53 - $72.50/hr

Leidos is seeking Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic ...

AnaVation

Software Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$185K - $190K/yr

Location: Full time on-site in Hanover, Maryland. * Experience and knowledge : * Bachelor's degree ... Master's degree preferred. * Minimum of 14 years of experience designing, developing, and ...

AnaVation

Software Engineer

Hanover, MD

$185K - $190K/yr

Location: Full time on-site in Hanover, Maryland. * Experience and knowledge : * Bachelor's degree ... Master's degree preferred. * Minimum of 14 years of experience designing, developing, and ...

AnaVation

Software Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$185K - $190K/yr

Location: Full time on-site in Hanover, Maryland. * Experience and knowledge : * Bachelor's degree ... Master's degree preferred. * Minimum of 14 years of experience designing, developing, and ...

Obscurity Labs

Software Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$101K - $195K/yr

... Master's degree. Considered career, or journey, level. Clearence : Must have active Top Secret ... Must be willing to work full-time on-site Desired Skills: Minimum 1 year of software development ...

Fuse Engineering LLC

Software Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex ... Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Booz Allen Hamilton is looking for a Software Engineer who is driven by purpose and ready to build ... • Master's degree Company : Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in ...

2HB Incorporated

Senior Software Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$121K - $159K/yr

This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. 2HB ... Qualifications: Master's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited ...

Everwatch

Software Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$57.70 - $91.35/hr

As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface ... You'll sharpen your skills as you master new tools and techniques while helping to identify and ...

Leidos

Software Engineer / Scrum Master

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$55.75 - $74.25/hr

Leidos is seeking Software Engineer / Scrum Masters to join the Air Traffic Business Area within ... In this position, you will serve as a DevSecOps Scrum Master, guiding Agile/SAFe processes while ...

Trinity ES LLC

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience. * Proven experience in ...

Maverc Technologies

Software Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

Maverc Technologies is seeking an Software Engineer to support one of our corporate customers. Job ... Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related field.

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How much do full time master software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time master software engineer in Washington, DC is $167,085.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,900.00 and $195,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Master Software Engineer vs Senior Software Engineer?

AspectFull Time Master Software EngineerSenior Software Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field, advanced coding skillsBachelor's or higher, extensive coding experience
Work EnvironmentTeam-based, collaborative projects in tech companiesSame as Master Software Engineer, often leading projects
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain software solutionsLead development efforts, mentor juniors, oversee project modules
Usage in IndustryCommonly listed in job postings for experienced developersOften a step before managerial roles, recognized for expertise

Both roles require strong technical skills and similar educational backgrounds. The Master Software Engineer typically focuses on technical development, while the Senior Software Engineer may have additional leadership responsibilities. The main difference lies in scope of leadership and project oversight.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Master Software Engineer job openings in Washington, DC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $167,085 per year, or $80.3 per hour.
Scrum Master / Software Developer

Scrum Master / Software Developer

Edgesource Corporation

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$55 - $73.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Scrum Master / Software Developer to support an Agile software delivery team in a blended role consisting of approximately 70% Scrum Master responsibilities and 30% hands-on software development. The ideal candidate is an experienced Agile facilitator who can lead team ceremonies, remove impediments, improve delivery performance, and maintain strong communication among product owners, stakeholders, and technical teams while also contributing production-quality code. This position requires a leader who understands modern software engineering practices and can operate effectively in mission-focused, cloud, and regulated environments. The successful candidate will help the team plan and execute work predictably, mature its Agile practices, manage risks and dependencies, and contribute directly to application development, testing, integration, and technical problem-solving when needed.
Responsibilities
Scrum Master & Agile Delivery Leadership (70%)
  • Serve as the Scrum Master and primary Agile facilitator for one or more software development teams.
  • Plan and facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
  • Partner with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog is prioritized, refined, estimated, and ready for upcoming sprints.
  • Coach team members and stakeholders on Scrum principles, Agile values, self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify, track, escalate, and help remove impediments that affect team productivity, quality, or delivery commitments.
  • Monitor sprint progress, delivery risks, dependencies, capacity, and commitments using Agile planning and tracking tools.
  • Develop and communicate delivery metrics such as velocity, burndown, burnup, cycle time, throughput, predictability, and defect trends.
  • Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management among engineering, product, security, infrastructure, operations, and customer stakeholders.
  • Promote realistic sprint commitments and protect the team from unplanned work, conflicting priorities, and unnecessary disruption.
  • Support release planning, roadmap execution, milestone tracking, and status reporting for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate Agile project documentation, action items, risks, decisions, and team working agreements.
  • Lead retrospectives that produce measurable improvement actions and follow through on agreed changes.
  • Help establish and maintain definitions of ready and done, acceptance criteria, quality standards, and sustainable delivery practices.
  • Support compliance, security, documentation, and governance requirements without compromising Agile delivery principles.

Software Development & Technical Contribution (30%)
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, APIs, microservices, automation scripts, and backend services.
  • Contribute to sprint work by completing development tasks, resolving defects, and supporting technical spikes or proofs of concept.
  • Develop scalable and maintainable software using modern programming languages, frameworks, and secure coding practices.
  • Create and consume RESTful APIs and support integration with internal systems, cloud services, databases, and third-party platforms.
  • Write unit, integration, and automated tests and participate in peer code reviews to maintain software quality.
  • Troubleshoot application, integration, and production issues across software and infrastructure layers.
  • Participate in application modernization, refactoring, technical debt reduction, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, source control workflows, automated deployments, and DevSecOps practices.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers, cybersecurity personnel, and operations teams throughout the software lifecycle.

Required Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of combined experience supporting Agile software delivery, software development, technical project execution, or related functions.
  • 2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Team Lead, Technical Lead, or similar delivery-focused role.
  • Hands-on software development experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, Go, or PHP.
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and coaching teams on Agile principles and practices.
  • Experience with Agile lifecycle and collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, or similar platforms.
  • Experience developing or integrating REST APIs, service-based applications, or modern web applications.
  • Understanding of source control, CI/CD, automated testing, code review, and modern software development practices.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, conflict-resolution, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to balance delivery leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical contributions based on team priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, cross-functional, and mission-focused environments.

Desired Qualifications
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, or comparable Agile certification.
  • Experience supporting multiple Agile teams, scaled Agile programs, or complex cross-team dependencies.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience with containerization, microservices, event-driven architectures, or cloud-native application development.
  • Experience using delivery metrics and data to improve team predictability, quality, flow, and stakeholder transparency.
  • Experience supporting government, defense, intelligence community, or other regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with secure software development, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, RMF, or Authority to Operate processes.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical, real-time, or operational software systems.

Working at Edgesource
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.
At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:
  • Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid)
  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401k Plan with Match
  • Tuition & Professional Development Support
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Bonus & Employee Referral Programs
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Disclaimer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at recruiting@edgesource.com or by phone at (703) 837-0550.

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