SAIC

Software Solutions Lead

SAIC • $120K — $145K *
El Paso, TX 79925Hybrid
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 13 years of experience
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3 years in a technical lead role for federal IT programs
  • Experience with SAFe Agile, DevSecOps, and hybrid SDLC methodologies
  • Proficiency in CI/CD toolchains like GitHub, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Jira, and ServiceNow
  • Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with VA enterprise systems (VistA, Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS) and integration patterns
  • Understanding of VA TRM technologies and DevSecOps Release Framework

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of software through sprint cycles
  • Develop automated build and publishing capabilities for continuous integration
  • Oversee sprint planning and execution, ensuring all work items are documented properly
  • Lead integration efforts with various VA enterprise applications
  • Ensure compliance with quality gates and CI/CD pipeline processes
  • Coordinate with technical teams to resolve issues and manage environment migrations
  • Support creation of deployment packages, release notes, and updated design documentation
  • Facilitate backlog refinement with the VA Product Owner
  • Advise on integrating AI/ML, predictive analytics, and supply chain optimization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic federal IT environment
  • Involvement in innovative projects integrating modern technologies
  • Collaboration with various teams and stakeholders in the VA system
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and development through SAFe and DevSecOps practices
  • Ability to directly impact healthcare solutions for veterans and their families
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary The Software Solution Lead is the hands-on technical delivery leader responsible for driving end-to-end software engineering execution across product builds. This role leads engineering teams through the full SDLC - from sprint planning and build execution through CI/CD pipeline operations and production deployment - in alignment with VA DevSecOps standards and SAFe practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead engineering teams in the design, development, configuration, testing, and deployment of product builds on a continuous basis (sprint cycles range from 2 weeks to 3 months)
  • Develop and deliver automated build and automated publishing capabilities to support continuous integration for every sprint using VA TRM-approved tools (GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
  • Oversee build planning, sprint planning, and sprint execution; ensure all work items, changes, risks, and retrospectives are captured in VA-approved tools
  • Lead integration engineering efforts including interface development with Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS, MVI, VistA, and other VA enterprise systems
  • Ensure compliance with VA DevSecOps Release Framework, including pre-release quality gates, CI/CD pipeline integration, secure code scanning, and artifact promotion controls
  • Coordinate with VA technical staff and integration partners to resolve issues and ensure all required components are migrated to appropriate technical environments
  • Support development of Solution Deployment Packages (SDP), Release Notes, and updated design documentation
  • Drive backlog refinement, elaboration, and decomposition of Epics into Features and User Stories in collaboration with the VA Product Owner
  • Ensure all code commits, test results, configuration items, and deployment artifacts meet HELM quality gates and are properly linked in repositories
  • Advise on AI/ML integration, predictive analytics, and supply chain optimization capabilities


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 13 years of experience.
  • Must have 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead capacity on federal IT programs
  • Demonstrated experience with SAFe Agile, DevSecOps, and hybrid SDLC methodologies
  • Proficiency with CI/CD toolchains: GitHub, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Jira, ServiceNow
  • Experience with cloud-based development environments (AWS, Azure, VAEC, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with VA enterprise systems (VistA, Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS) and integration patterns (FHIR, ESB/EAI, REST APIs)
  • Knowledge of VA TRM-approved technologies and VA DevSecOps Release Framework
  • Must be eligible for VA background investigation; must be US-based [26,30]


Preferred Certifications:
  • SAFe Architect (ARCH)
  • SAFe Agile Product and Solution Management (APSM)
  • SAFe PO/PM
  • SAFe Agilist (SA)
  • TOGAF
  • COBIT
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer or Specialist in Cloud-Native Applications


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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