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SAIC lists this Software Systems Engineering opportunity in virginia beach, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SAICs Software Agile Delivery Team SOTL is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Systems Engineer Principal to serve as a Product Owner on our UNIFY Program. This role requires strong software systems engineering skills, including hands-on experience with software testing across the development lifecycle. Program management and financial experience is a plus.
UNIFY integrates the core capabilities required for effective program management across SAICs diverse portfolio of programs and customers. Built as a cloud-native platform, UNIFY provides a single, modern portal that delivers standardized, enterprise-wide program management solutions, empowering teams to operate consistently, efficiently, and with delivery excellence.
As a key contributor on our dynamic full-stack development team, you will help shape our product landscape, drive strategic execution with an Agile mindset, and champion DevSecOps best practices within a cloud-centric infrastructure. This role blends software systems engineering and product ownership, ideal for a strong technical contributor who can translate user and program needs into high-quality, well-tested software solutions. You will work alongside Senior Software Systems Engineers who provide technical leadership on the UNIFY Program, forming a tightly collaborative team that shares ownership of architecture, delivery, and product direction.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the roadmap, prioritize features, and ensure successful delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs and company objectives. This opportunity can be worked remotely within the United States for the right candidate.
Apply strong software systems engineering expertise across technical planning, requirements definition, software systems integration, and technical support throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and design through test, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
Lead test planning and execution for assigned functionality, including developing use cases, test procedures, and test data to validate system performance and quality.
Define and prioritize application features aligned with user requirements, company objectives, and strategic needs.
Monitor key metrics, user engagement, and usability data to drive continuous enhancements.
Partner with diverse teams (IT, Operations, HR, Finance, etc.) to ensure applications meet varied departmental requirements.
Represent the organization as a technical contact on contracts and projects, interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
DevSecOps & Cloud Delivery
Leverage cloud-native technologies to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
Bachelors Degree and 9 years of experience. S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance
Strong, demonstrated software systems engineering skills across the full software lifecycle (concept through maintenance).
Hands-on software testing experience, including developing and executing use cases, test procedures, and test data.
Experience delivering cloud-native, enterprise-grade platforms.
Full-stack development familiarity and the ability to engage credibly with engineering teams.
Extensive Product Owner expertise in technology-driven environments, including managing a product backlog, writing user stories, and prioritizing features.
Proven experience with Agile Scrum methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
Experience with Agile management tools (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification.
Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure.
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
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