Junior System Engineer

• Collaborate closely with Lead System Engineer and cross-functional development teams to facilitate the implementation of cloud-based systems, emphasizing functional testing and UAT to verify system functionality and user experience.
• Manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business needs, regulatory compliance, and technical standards.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance phases, including documentation, execution, and reporting test outcomes in cloud infrastructures (i.e. AWS).
• Participate in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning and retrospectives, to provide systems engineering insights and support iterative improvements.
• Communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions developed by product teams, bridging gaps between engineering, development, and stakeholders to foster cohesive system design and deployment.
• Assist in troubleshooting cloud system issues, optimizing configurations, and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with industry standards (i.e., NIST, ISO, Section 508).

• Knowledge of functional testing frameworks (i.e., Selenium) and UAT processes in agile environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (i.e., AWS) and tools for automation, CI/CD pipelines (i.e., Jenkins, GitLab) and test management.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, CompTIA Security+, or similar.

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available. 

• Premium health, dental, and vision package 
• Company funded HRA 
• 401k company contributions
• Employer paid group term life insurance policy
• Tuition assistance and career development 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Paid time off 
• Referral bonuses
• Company outings, giveaways & more 

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.