Application Engineer

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 9898284
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 11/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at
Class Code:: AM08
Position Number:: 9898284
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities


Application Engineer Department: IT Enterprise Applications Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary The University of South Carolina is searching for a talented Application Engineer to help design, support, and evolve the systems that keep our institution running. If you're passionate about building reliable, scalable, and integrated application environments-and want your work to make a real impact across a major university-this is the role for you. As an Application Engineer, you'll play a critical role in maintaining, designing, and integrating the University's enterprise application infrastructure. You will help ensure the stability, performance, and scalability of applications that support daily operations across diverse environments and platforms. You'll collaborate closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient technology solutions-all aligned with USC's strategic goals. Your work will directly enhance the digital experience of students, faculty, and staff across the university system. What You'll Do - Maintain and support enterprise applications and middleware across multiple environments. - Design and implement solutions that enable seamless system integration (internal + external). - Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of application infrastructure. - Troubleshoot application, integration, and infrastructure issues. - Work with developers, engineers, and vendors to ensure secure, compliant deployments. - Contribute to application monitoring, observability, and automation efforts. - Support cloud adoption and modernization initiatives.
Minimum and Additional Requirements


Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a job-related field. - 2+ years of experience in application support, integration, or related IT work. - Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience will be considered.
What You Bring - Experience administering and supporting ERP and enterprise systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle Identity Manager). - Familiarity with middleware platforms (Tomcat, WebLogic) and operating systems (Linux, Windows). - Strong knowledge of enterprise application architecture, integrations, and infrastructure. - Experience in programming/scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, PHP. - Understanding of integration technologies: - RESTful APIs, SOAP - Kafka, RabbitMQ - ETL tools - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS strongly preferred). - Knowledge of IAM technologies: Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, SSO. - Background using monitoring/observability tools. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills-with the ability to work across diverse technical teams.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Experience in the administration and support of ERP systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle Identity Manager), middleware platforms (e.g., Tomcat, WebLogic), and enterprise infrastructure and operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows). - Strong knowledge of enterprise application architecture, system integration, and infrastructure design. - Experience in multiple programming and scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, and PHP. - Strong understanding of application integration technologies, including RESTful APIs, SOAP, message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and ETL tools. - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS. - Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) systems, including Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions. - Experience with application monitoring and observability tools. - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's (or Master's) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - 5+ years in application infrastructure, integration, or software engineering. - Certifications such as: - AWS Solutions Architect - Azure Administrator - Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) - ITIL Foundations

Additional Comments


Job Close Date 11/28/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 28, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: - Health and Life Insurance - Retirement Programs - Paid Tuition - Dependent Scholarships - Annual Leave - Sick Leave - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) - Paid Parental Leave - Professional Development Opportunities Click to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-cf2b16f6a74b455bbcf9cc41984ae8b6
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