Applications Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking an Applications Engineer.

Summary

This position is on the IT Applications team responsible for Application Lifecycle Management Apps support and configuration. This individual will work with a team of engineers and IT infrastructure engineers to customize, maintain and advance our ALM applications.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders on features, upgrades, migrations, and integrations
• Monitor application performance via established practices and methods
• Manage workflows, change management, Approvals and signoff and in-application configurations to meet stakeholder needs
• Evaluate new tools and services with Development and support of custom integrations using Java and Python
• Updating template/project configurations, workflows, and work item meta data
• Developing dashboards and Live Reports that support engineering and management needs using Velocity and Javascript
• Act as escalation point for Client Services team (helpdesk)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Development experience in Java, Javascript, Velocity and Python
• Experience using Polarion within a regulated industry (medical device, aerospace, financial, automotive, etc) preferred, but not required
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility, willingness to learn, and a demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly on new technologies and technical issues
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, Postgres)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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