Systems Engineer 2

Job#: 3032680

Job Description:
Systems Engineer 2
Description

As an Engineer 2, you will leverage your technical expertise to solve business problems and contribute to complex initiatives. This role requires a strong ability to apply professional concepts, serve as a subject matter expert within your area of focus, and represent your team on advanced assignments.

You will evaluate the effectiveness of technology solutions through requirements gathering, testing, research, and investigation, and provide recommendations to improve quality, scalability, and overall effectiveness. Success in this role requires the ability to listen to customer needs and deliver high-quality solutions that align with functional and non-functional requirements.

In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment focused on building and supporting cloud infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure. You will leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and CI/CD automation methodologies to support scalable and secure systems. You will also identify and implement improvements that enhance delivery efficiency while meeting requirements related to security, compliance, performance, and cost optimization.
Qualifications
Required

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements
• Strong commitment to incorporating security into daily work and technical decision-making
• 3+ years of related professional experience
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle, and Jenkins
• Proven experience with scripting languages including Groovy, Bash (Linux Shell), and Python
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and HCL
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure in Amazon Web Services, with strong knowledge of services such as EC2, EBS, CloudFront, S3, Route53, and others
• Experience managing end-to-end application platforms, including:
  • Java-based backend services (Apache Tomcat, Spring Boot)
  • Frontend applications built with Node.js and TypeScript
  • Build processes, dependency management, and runtime support
• Strong communication skills with the ability to triage issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• AWS cloud certifications
• Experience with content management systems such as Adobe Experience Manager
• Strong automation mindset with a focus on creating repeatable and efficient processes
• Knowledge of open-source automation tools such as Chef or Ansible
• General understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, firewalls, routing, Web Application Firewalls (e.g., Imperva), and certificate management

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.