Application Engineer

Leidos, Inc.; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology solutions is seeking an experienced professional to manage application maintenance in Huntingdon. The role involves supporting Core Services teams, liaising with engineers, and ensuring application performance. Candidates should have strong skills in application management, along with familiarity in Geospatial capabilities and excellent communication. A high-level security clearance (DV) is required. The company offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Pension plans

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Strong experience in application management and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Geospatial capabilities and related software.
• Ability to work with Core Services and Agile Change teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the application baseline across multiple domains.
• Support Core Services and Agile Change teams to ensure up-to-date applications.
• Liaise with 2nd and 3rd Line engineers and contractors for effective information flow.

Skills

Application management and maintenance

Geospatial capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Diagnosing software issues

IT Asset Management (ITAM)

Tools

AI

Machine Learning

Security software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the application baseline across multiple domains
• Support Core Services and Agile Change teams to ensure up-to-date applications
• Liaise with 2nd and 3rd Line engineers, contractors, and customer Resolver groups for effective information flow
• Maintain and deliver application upgrades under the direction of the Technical Lead
• Provide technical support to clients and relay information to development teams
• Integrate with ITAM for vendor information and software maintenance agreements
• Optimize applications through new technologies and upgrades
• Document processes, procedures, and application version histories
• Enhance relationships with MOD, Military, and other contractors
• Investigate and resolve application deployment issues
• Monitor hardware or software changes and manage deployment impacts
• Support software application deployments, upgrades, and patches in line with MODCERT processes

Technologies

• Flow
• Hardware
• Support
• Security
• AI
• Machine Learning

High-level security clearance (DV) required

Qualifications

• Strong experience in application management and maintenance
• Familiarity with Geospatial capabilities and related software
• Ability to work with Core Services and Agile Change teams
• Excellent communication and liaison skills with technical teams and stakeholders
• Experience in managing application upgrades in both fixed and deployed environments
• Proficient in diagnosing software issues and debugging code
• Knowledge of IT Asset Management (ITAM) and software lifecycle management

About Leidos

At Leidos, we are a global leader in science and technology solutions, committed to tackling the worlds toughest challenges in defence, intelligence, and healthcare. With over 33,000 employees, we support vital missions for government and commercial customers. We offer a collaborative culture that supports your career goals, a strong benefits package including pension plans, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our team is passionate about customer success and dedicated to your professional development, ensuring a fulfilling career with us in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.