SAIC

Software Solutions Lead

SAIC • $160K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
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, with at least 3 years in a technical lead role on federal IT programs.
  • Proven experience with SAFe Agile, DevSecOps, and hybrid SDLC methodologies.
  • Expertise with CI/CD toolchains such as GitHub, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Jira, and ServiceNow.
  • Experience in cloud-based development environments like AWS, Azure, VAEC, or Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with VA enterprise systems including VistA, Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS, and common integration patterns.
  • Knowledge of VA TRM-approved technologies along with the VA DevSecOps Release Framework.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering teams through design, development, configuration, testing, and deployment of product builds.
  • Develop and deliver automated build and publishing capabilities for continuous integration.
  • Oversee build and sprint planning, ensuring proper documentation and risk management.
  • Lead integration engineering efforts with VA enterprise systems.
  • Ensure compliance with VA DevSecOps Release Framework and quality standards.
  • Coordinate issue resolution with VA technical staff and integration partners.
  • Drive backlog refinement and collaboration with the VA Product Owner.

Benefits

  • Ongoing applications accepted with no deadline.
  • Opportunity to lead complex engineering projects impacting federal IT programs.
  • Involvement in innovative technologies such as AI/ML and predictive analytics.
  • Work within a structured SAFe Agile environment for enhanced project delivery.
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Job Description

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

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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