Application Engineer

Post Date

Mar 25, 2024

Location

Alpharetta,
Georgia

ZIP/Postal Code

30005
US
Jul 10, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

NYC-692550

Pay Rate

$48 - $72 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A global Financial Services client is looking for an Application Support Engineer to join their team in Alpharetta, GA in a hybrid onsite model (2-3 days in office). This person will be joining the Technology team supporting the organization's Wealth Management products, platforms and services, they will be aligned specifically to support the Trading Application. It is exclusively a Linux environment. He/she/they will be responsible for ensuring that every Linux app can be deployed, monitored, and managed in a consistent manner. If you're considering this for yourself note that it will require some escalated systems and application support after hours and on weekends at times (paid accordingly). This person should have strong familiarity with a variety of processes including working with vendors and internal teams to install and integrate third-party and internally developed applications using in-house frameworks and configuration management systems. Strong communication skills as well as collaboration is important to be successful in this role.

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Required Skills & Experience

-Strong with scripting (language preference: Perl/Python; open to most)

-Extensive experience providing L3/L4 application/systems support in a Linux/Unix environment with Java/C# based apps (preferred)

-Knowledge of UNIX services such as system monitoring/sar, routing, DNS, nscd, LDAP, and NTP

-Go-getter, motivated individual who is also passionate about the work they do, the team they join, and taking ownership/pride in all aspects of their responsibilities

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Experience with messaging systems such as ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ

-Familiarity with online brokerage or stock plan administration platforms

-Experience with automation/software config platforms (i.e. Puppet)

-Experience deploying apps in the Cloud (AWS or Azure)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.