Kforce has a client that is seeking a SAFe Principal Software Engineer (Cloud) in Sterling, VA.Essential Functions:

　　SAFe Principal Software Engineer will be leading and collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as an Agile Release Train (ART) lead responsible for developing advanced, leading-edge, cloud-oriented automation and orchestration architectures that provide rigorous, self-validating cybersecurity capabilities to a major U.S. Government customer

　　Leading and facilitating program & team-related Agile events (PI Planning, Release Governance, Stand-Ups, Sprint Planning, etc.) while maintaining all artifacts (Backlogs, Decisions, Blockers, etc.)

　　Eliminating impediments and actively addressing issues so that the team can remain focused on achieving the objectives of the Program Increment (PI)

　　Escalating as needed when blocking issues are beyond a team's authority or require support from other teams

　　Fostering a collaborative team environment through coaching & leading appropriately

　　Leading and facilitating preparation & readiness for ART events & assisting teams in preparation for ART activities (e.g., PI Planning, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt, etc.)

　　As a SAFe Principal Software Engineer, you will be collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the design, test, and implementation of advanced cybersecurity infrastructure capabilities

　　Review high quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product training

　　Development of risk assessments and risk mitigation countermeasures

　　Defining and communicating a shared technical and architectural vision

　　Leading Agile Scrum teams in the system design and implementation of advanced, cloud-oriented autonomous cybersecurity capabilities

　　10 years of professional experience in a technology related field

　　5 years of direct experience in either complex autonomous package builds, autonomous API driven backends, infrastructure automation and orchestration, event driven micro-service architectures, orchestrated infrastructure automation, or configuration driven deployments

　　2 years of experience in either AWS, MS Azure, or GCP

　　Demonstrated experience with Lean-Agile principles, metrics, and technology and/or experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean Thinking, Lean Six Sigma

　　Experience communicating with senior leadership, either at Customer, VP, or Director levels

　　Proven leadership skills and meaningful experience successfully leading projects

　　Ability to shape key stakeholder direction and influence outcomes through the analysis of information and identification of relevant facts

　　Independently driven, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

　　The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

　　We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

　　Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

　　This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

　　Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

　　Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:72.25Maximum Compensation:97.75