Software Applications Engineer in Huntingdon

Location: Huntingdon, UK

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We are looking for a Software Application Operations Engineer to join our team to manage and maintain a suite of applications across multiple domains supporting Geospatial capability. A software application specialist who will work with Core Services and Agile change teams ensuring the baseline is maintained and ensuring the operational users have the most up to date applications to meet mission requirements. Under the direction of the Technical Lead you will maintain and deliver small and large application upgrades for a fixed and deployed environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with technical support as needed and relay information to our development teams for ongoing maintenance and update needs.
• Integrate with ITAM and obsolescence who will provide the vendor information on software lifecycles and maintenance agreements.
• Optimize applications by integrating new technologies and performing upgrades.
• Perform diagnostic tests and debugging procedures while improving code and re-designing tasks.
• Generate ideas for software innovation based on market trends.
• Document development processes, procedures and application version histories.
• Keep up with advancements in application engineering and new technologies.

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as an Application Engineer or similar role.
• Extensive experience in deploying, optimizing and maintaining software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Superb collaboration and communication.
• Great organization and time management.
• Relevant training and/or certifications as an Application Engineer.
• Have excellent knowledge of Virtualized Environments such as VMware and Hyper-V; have excellent knowledge of Windows Server Environments, from Server 2003 – 2019, including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO from design to implementation and support.

What We Offer

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work‑life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi‑Time

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay Range £61,500.00-£78,800.00

The Leidos 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 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.

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