Software Systems Engineer

Post Date

Feb 09, 2026

Location

Richmond,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23219
US
Apr 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

RIC-b10671d6-0b64-42d3-bac6-a734d1c7e6eb

Pay Rate

$44 - $55 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Systems Engineer who will be at the forefront of building our automation platform ecosystem – transforming the way we deliver IT infrastructure and services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our automation and orchestration platforms, ensuring their optimal performance, scalability, and reliability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The candidate will also be a member of a larger platform team and will assist with managing and troubleshooting infrastructure issues related to server OS, virtualization, and container orchestration platforms.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building systems from the ground up, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and has a passion for enabling others through automation.

Pay range $45-55 per hour

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Required Skills & Experience

Required Skills
• Proven expertise in automation platform deployment and administration (Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Vault, etc.).
• Strong understanding of platform automation architecture, components, and ecosystem, including hands-on experience.
• Automation pipeline development and CI/CD integration.
• Scripting and troubleshooting proficiency (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• System reliability and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).
• Security and access management (SSO, RBAC, PKI).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Background in infrastructure lifecycle management and capacity planning.
• Solid foundation in infrastructure including understanding of database, networking, DNS, load balancing, storage, and backup concepts and solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and technical leadership skills.
Required Years of Experience
• Minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in software systems engineering, with a focus on infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience administering automation or IaC platforms (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building systems from the ground up, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and has a passion for enabling others through automation.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.