Applications Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking an Applications Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Develops code, configures applications, and defines job schedules for high-risk, highly complex requirements. Installs software and software updates for critical systems
* Executes and is responsible for the deployment of code across environments
* Approves and conducts design and code reviews
* May review and approve test plan, test execution, and validation of test
* Creates critical-path, high-risk, advanced and/or cross-functional technical designs
* Collaborates with other teams on integration needs/design
* Contributes to database design and ensures consistent technical approach within the department
* Participates and contributes to overall architectural footprint, direction, and standards
* Performs application support, problem solving, and issue resolution with internal and external resources
* Contributes to technical solutions by performing technical analysis and identifying options and solutions
* Contributes to the RFP process; Identifies technical issues and determines options for issue resolution and risk mitigation
* Defines and communicates requirements for technical environments and determines the technical scope for projects
* Creates and applies architecture, governance, security, and global process standards to system changes and deployments
* Establishes, process standards to system changes and deployments
* Establishes, maintains, and applies coding/configuration standards and best practices
* Conducts performance monitoring and analyze performance against benchmarks
* Analyze business requirements and create performance testing scenarios that ensure application performance meets customer needs
* Review and approve performance test results, recommendations, and tuning results

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 or 9 years of directly relevant work experience
* One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law degree 6 years of experience; Master's degree and 7 years of experience; Associate's degree and 9 years of experience; High School diploma/GED and 10 years of experience
* Must haves: AWS, Azure, GitHub, Puppet, Jenkins, SUSE Linux
* Must be proficient in scripting and use of configuration tools
* Nice to have: Forge, Basic knowledge of SAP, TerraForm

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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