Jr. Software Operations Engineer

The Leidos QTC Health Services CTO team is seeking motivated and talented Software Operations Engineers to join our dynamic team in support of the company’s overall IT modernization and corporate growth goals.

As s Software Operations Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring our software systems' reliability, performance, and security.

Hybrid / remote opportunities are available for candidates located or willing to be located within hours driving distance to the following locations :

• San Antonio, TX
• Orlando, FL
• San Dimas, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Gaithersburg, MD
• Columbia, MD
• Minneapolis, MN
• Reston, VA

The Leidos QTC Health Services CTO’s team has been charged with assessing our current capabilities and doing two things : One, find ways to leverage these capabilities with new customers and markets.

Two, bring in new technology to make existing processes better (, more efficient, more secure), or to bring in capabilities that are not part of our core that will benefit the company and its customers.

This will be achieved in short, proof of concept projects that align to a larger roadmap of technical or contractual capabilities.

The proof of concepts will take place in a pre-production environment but will include a path to production should the project prove valuable to the company.

This is a great opportunity to learn about Leidos QTC Health Services and provide innovative thought into growing the company.

The Software Engineer will support technical efforts surrounding the design, development, testing, troubleshooting and debugging of software associated with existing and new capabilities within the organization's capability portfolio.

The candidate will work closely with a scrum team within the CTO team to create software and test out proof of concept technologies that may roll out in future capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities :

• System Monitoring : Monitor and maintain software systems to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Deployment and Configuration : Deploy and configure software applications and infrastructure components.
• Incident Management : Respond to incidents, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions.
• Performance Optimization : Optimize system performance to ensure optimal user experience and resource utilization.
• Security Management : Implement security measures to protect software systems and data.
• Automation : Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.
• Documentation : Create and maintain technical documentation for system configuration, processes, and troubleshooting.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field w / - years (A combination of education / experience may also be considered)
• Strong understanding of software development and deployment processes.
• Proficiency in programming languages (, C, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (, AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with configuration management tools (, Visual Studio, BitBucket, Camunda).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with containerization technologies (, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (, Jenkins, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Certification in cloud platforms or DevOps practices.

What We Offer :

• Starting salary range : $, - $, w / up to % bonus eligibility
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Cutting-edge technology and resources

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

More details are available here :

The Leidos QTC Health Services pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) : geographic location, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos QTC Health Services. is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.