Systems Applications Engineer
| Company | Veterans United |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, MO, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Strong expertise in Linux and Windows server administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, and supporting a mix of data management, messaging, and administration tools.
- Experience with data flow, messaging, search, and workflow tools (RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, NiFi, Kafka, Camunda, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of effective project management techniques; principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
- Ability to plan, organize, and document complex system design activities and to configure systems to be consistent with institutional policies and procedures.
- Experience influencing others without positional control.
Responsibilities
- Lead the installation, configuration, patching, and updating of critical applications used in core business processes or by data professionals.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and proactively optimize the performance and scalability of these applications to meet rising data volumes and usage demands.
- Take ownership of complex technical issues, collaborating with vendors and internal teams to drive resolution and ensure system reliability.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand business processes, advise on best practices, and translate requirements into application usage and configuration strategies.
- Investigate new technologies, tools, and strategies to enhance our data and application landscape, proposing and implementing solutions for improved efficiency and functionality.
- Actively contribute to making the team and culture stronger by assisting with other duties as needed, excluding licensed activity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Organized and Detail-Oriented: You have a talent for keeping projects on track and managing multiple priorities without letting details slip through the cracks. Your structured approach allows you to bring clarity and order to even the most complex projects.
- Analytical Problem Solver: You’re a systems thinker who enjoys applying analytical skills to help provide solutions. “Why” is a question you ask a lot, and you know how to leverage data to find the answer.
- A Strong Communicator: You can flex your communication style as you speak to various collaborator groups, and you have a knack for simplifying complexity and translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- A Lifelong Learner: You love to learn about emerging trends in project management and technology. You’re comfortable knowing a little about a lot of different topics, and you can quickly and independently fill knowledge gaps as needed.
- Flexible: It energizes you to flex your focus between the big picture and the nitty gritty details, and you love a job that provides variety in your day-to-day work.
- A Positive Force: You love to rally a group of people around a common goal, and you can motivate and influence the people around you toward a positive outcome. When you hit challenges, you’re able to learn, adapt and stay optimistic.