Application Engineer

Application EngineerJob#: 3056497Job Description:Application EngineerLocation: Chicago, Illinois (On-site)Alternate Location: Denver, CORole OverviewAn established organization is seeking a dedicated Application Engineer to support, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications. The selected candidate will partner closely with business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and vendors to ensure applications remain stable, secure, and high-performing. This position plays an active role in solution design, configuration, integration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management for critical enterprise systems.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister, configure, and maintain enterprise applications to ensure continuous availability, reliability, and optimal performance.Monitor application health, logs, interfaces, and integrations to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.Manage user access, roles, permissions, and data configurations.Support application upgrades, patches, and release deployments.Collaborate with business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and vendors to align systems with business requirements.Participate in solution design, system integration, and troubleshooting for critical systems.Leverage testing tools to implement and evaluate system security and performance.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.Experience: Solid background in supporting and maintaining enterprise applications in an integrated environment.Technical Skills: Strong understanding of application architecture, APIs, and system integrations. Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or SQL. Proficiency with relational databases, cloud services, and middleware technologies.Preferred QualificationsProven experience with security testing tool implementations, such as SafeBreach or Mandiant.Strong analytical mindset to diagnose and resolve complicated technical problems.Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies with minimal supervision.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 ClearlyRateds 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 here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at 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.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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