Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Software Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$84K — $157K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years relevant experience, or a graduate degree with 2 years experience, or 8 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies and team processes.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, developers, and testers for efficient project delivery.
  • Conduct functional testing of user stories and write/execute test cases.
  • Engage in all software development life cycle phases, from design to test.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) matching program.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Education assistance for career development.
  • Parental leave and paid time off.
  • Company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 44016

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

Join L3Harris and the ATLAS team to support mission-critical capabilities that directly serve the U.S. Space Force. In this role, you will serve as the Scrum Master for one of the ATLAS software development teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring strong team delivery. In addition to Scrum Master responsibilities, you will contribute to testing activities by validating user stories, supporting integration events, and helping ensure high-quality software delivery. This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful national security challenges, collaborate with highly technical teams, and support software used in real-world operations.

Essential Functions:

  • Serve as Scrum Master for an ATLAS development team, including facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Work closely with Product Owners, developers, testers, and cross-functional partners to ensure smooth and predictable Agile delivery.
  • Perform functional testing of user stories, including writing and executing test cases, participating in integration events, and validating acceptance criteria.
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including design, implementation, integration, and test.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Possess or ability to obtain a Secret clearance


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Professional experience supporting Agile software development teams
  • Proficient knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum practices, team facilitation, and backlog management
  • Experience performing software testing activities, including writing test cases, executing tests, and validating acceptance criteria
  • Ability to understand software development workflows and collaborate closely with engineers, testers, and product owners
  • DoD 8570 compliant, CompTIA Security+ certification


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $84,500-$157,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this position will close on 10/30/2026.

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