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# Software Support Engineer (Philadelphia, PA)

- **Company:** Life Cycle Engineering
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Software Deployment, Delivery Pipeline, Test Scripts, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18642900/Software-Support-Engineer-Philadelphia-Pa-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
 * 2+ years of related experience
 * Experience with Python and Bash
 * Ability to work well in teams and independently to solve complex technical problems

Preferred Qualifications

 * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
 * Experience with Gitlab version control software
 * Experience with Linux and NFTables

Physical Expectations

 * Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
 * Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
 * Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
 * Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

## Description

Join LCE as a Software Support Engineer in Philadelphia. In this role, you will support the software deployment environment by maintaining lab tooling and version control through CI/CD pipelines; creating and deploying test scripts; and developing unit tests. You will troubleshoot software deployments on custom servers, uphold configuration management processes, and rely on strong Linux experience to ensure stable and efficient system operations., * Supporting lab tooling and version control through CI/CD pipelines

 * Creating and deploying test scripts
 * Supporting and troubleshooting software deployment onto custom servers
 * Supporting configuration management processes
 * Supporting and developing unit testing and tailoring of rule sets

Security Clearance Requirements

 * U.S. citizenship - Visas not accepted
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance