Director of Platform Engineering

Leidos QTC Health Services seeks a Director of Platform Engineering to support our Chief Product Office.

The Director of Platform Engineering designs, builds, and manages the internal AI-Assisted Health platform, a system that provides developers with tools and services to build, deploy, and maintain applications efficiently. This individual will focus on creating a robust and reliable infrastructure that supports software development and delivery, ensuring developers can focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management. This role will bridge the gap between software development and IT operations, enabling developers to work more efficiently and deliver applications faster while ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.

We prefer candidates willing to be based in San Dimas, CA; San Antonio, TX; Nashville, TN; or Reston, VA. Some travel may be required to other company facilities or customer sites.

Primary Responsibilities:

Designing and Building the IDP: Responsible for creating the infrastructure and tools that developers use, including CI/CD pipelines, automated infrastructure provisioning, and various APIs, CLIs, and web applications.

Improving Developer Experience: Strive to make the platform user-friendly and efficient, enabling developers to work with minimal friction and maximize their productivity.

Automating and Standardizing Workflows: Implement automated processes and standardized procedures to streamline the software development lifecycle, reducing manual tasks and errors.

Ensuring Reliability and Scalability: Build a robust and scalable infrastructure that can handle the needs of the applications over time, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime.

Security and Compliance: Incorporate security best practices and compliance standards into the platform to ensure that applications are deployed and managed securely.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with developers, other engineering teams, and senior management to understand their needs and ensure that the platform meets their requirements.

Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor performance issues and adjust to optimize its performance and efficiency. Skills and Knowledge:

Lo/No Code: Hands-on experience delivering products using lo/no code platforms like Salesforce, Pega.

DevOps Principles: Familiar with DevOps practices and understand how to apply them to improve software development and delivery.

Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.

Programming Languages: Experience with programming languages like Python, Go, or JavaScript for scripting and automation.

CI/CD Tools: Familiar with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

Containerization and Orchestration: Experience developing products using containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Networking and Security: Good understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.

Problem-Solving and Communication: Strong problem-solvers who can effectively communicate with developers and other stakeholders. Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or related field with 10 years of relevant software development experience

Prior experience leading rapid application development teams

Understand the principles and core tenets of DevOps, such as automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code, and the importance of collaboration between development and operations teams

Proven track record of:

building proof-of-concepts and pilots using Salesforce

delivering products faster time-to-market, higher product quality, and better customer experience

using low-code/no-code platforms for rapid application delivery

demonstrating capabilities to customers

Demonstrated experience in anticipating customer needs and technological trends to shape new market entries and drive business growth

Hands-on experience working on projects involving digital transformation journey

Knowledge of foundational technologies such as rapid and secure software development, cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Strong oral and written communication skills, along with public speaking skills

Ability to influence and persuade others, as well as handle difficult negotiations requiring a well-developed sense of strategy

Foundational certifications from AWS & Salesforce

Ability to mentor, lead, and promote talent

Ability to obtain Public Trust level security clearance Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Math, Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced professional certifications from AWS & Salesforce

Active DoD Secret security clearance Additional Information:

Travel Requirements: 25%

Telework: 25%

About Leidos QTC Health Services

Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually. Visit for more information.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

This role may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law which provides for a U.S. Department of Labor-prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain benefit levels. Where appropriate, Company-provided benefit plans such as comprehensive leave, holiday, medical, dental, life, accident, disability coverages, retirement plan contributions, and other health and welfare benefits and payments are utilized to meet these obligations.

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 QTC Health Services will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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