HiredNow AI
Q-Free

Configuration Specialist

$100,000 to $120,000 a year

  • Remote or CHESAPEAKE, Virginia
  • Full time
  • 400 Products and R&D

Found by HiredNow AI on Jul 13, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Compensation: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

Q-Free leads the way in transforming transportation management with innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions. We focus on improving mobility, traffic flow, road safety, and air quality in communities worldwide.

Q-Free is looking for a detail-oriented and technically skilled Configuration Specialist to join our Technology team. In this role, you will ensure our software systems are correctly configured, maintained, and deployed to support both customer needs and business operations.

You’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, QA, DevOps, Product, and Customer Support teams, playing a critical role in enabling high-quality software releases across both SaaS and embedded environments.

What You’ll Do

Configuration & System Management

  • Configure and maintain software applications and system settings
  • Manage configuration baselines across development, testing, and production environments
  • Ensure all changes are accurate, documented, and approved

Release & Version Control

  • Support software releases and deployment activities
  • Maintain configuration records, versioning, and release documentation
  • Partner with Engineering and QA to ensure consistency across builds

Documentation & Standards

Develop and maintain configuration documentation, SOPs, and runbooks

Ensure alignment with internal standards, security requirements, and best practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Software Engineering, QA, DevOps, Product, and Customer Support teams

Support implementation teams with configuration troubleshooting

Troubleshooting & Support

Diagnose and resolve configuration-related issues across environments

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve tools, processes, and automation

Contribute to enhancements in release and configuration management

SaaS & Embedded Environment Support

  • Configure multi-tenant SaaS environments and manage feature flags/settings
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
  • Maintain configuration matrices and traceability across embedded systems

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in configuration, systems, or software support
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a software development or SaaS environment
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and structured release processes
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple configurations
  • Experience with embedded or real-time systems and environment management
  • Understanding of change control and deployment processes
  • Experience supporting enterprise, on-prem, or hybrid systemsAbility to collaborate with technical and customer-facing teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CI/CD pipelines or configuration management tools

Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies

  • Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
  • Experience with Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), or MongoDB
  • Knowledge of ITIL or formal change management practices
  • Experience with Linux-based embedded systems or large-scale enterprise platforms

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and organization

Analytical problem-solving mindset

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Clear and effective communication skills

Why Choose Q-Free

Q Free America is committed to supporting employee success and well being with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Flexible benefits and additional wellness resources
  • To learn more, visit www.q free.com
  • We appreciate your interest in joining Q Free. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
  • Q Free celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled • Drug Free Workplace
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