Systems Engineer / Software Release and Validation (no C2C)

Job Title:    Systems Engineer – Software Release & Validation  (No c2c)
Location:  Carmel, IN
Industry:   Energy

JOB DESCRIPTION:      We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to support the release, validation, and operational readiness of software applications that support large-scale power grid interconnectivity and transmission operations.  While the software is used in the energy and power transmission industry, prior utility or power systems experience is not required. The ideal candidate is a strong systems-minded engineer who excels at learning new domains, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating across technical teams to ensure software applications are properly tested, validated, released, and supported.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the release, deployment, and validation of business-critical software applications.
• Coordinate testing, verification, and operational readiness activities prior to production releases.
• Investigate software issues, analyze system behavior, and work with development teams to drive resolution.
• Review application changes and validate functionality across integrated systems and environments.
• Develop and maintain test plans, validation procedures, release documentation, and operational support materials.
• Collaborate with software developers, QA teams, business stakeholders, and operations teams to support successful software deployments.
• Troubleshoot system issues and identify root causes in complex, interconnected application environments.
• Participate in change management, release management, and software lifecycle activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to software quality, reliability, and operational performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Application Support Engineer, Release Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience supporting software application releases, deployments, testing, or validation activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand complex software systems and quickly learn unfamiliar technical domains.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile or enterprise software environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing logs, diagnosing issues, and coordinating resolution efforts across multiple teams.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with release management, application validation, software testing, or systems integration.
• Familiarity with enterprise software environments and distributed systems.
• Experience with ticketing and change management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, APIs, databases, or system integrations.
• Experience working in highly regulated, mission-critical, or operational environments.

 
 
Best-In-Class-Benefits:  We are in the people business; treating people right is our ONLY priority. Theoris Services consultants are full-time employees with full benefits, including:

• Robust Health Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Paid holidays

 
About Theoris: Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.