Application Engineer

Kforce Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$76
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DNS (Domain Name System), Database Technology, DevOps, Enterprise Applications, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), High Availability, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Legal, Load Balancing, Microsoft Windows Azure, Neo4j, Network Routing, Problem Solving Skills, Reliability Engineering, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scalable System Development, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Splunk, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT(remote)
POSTED
2 days ago
Kforce has a client in Salt Lake City, UT that is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support the design, deployment, optimization, and maintenance of modern application platforms and infrastructure. This role will focus on containerized environments, cloud technologies, application performance, and platform reliability. The ideal candidate combines DevOps, platform engineering, and application support expertise with a passion for building scalable, secure, and highly available systems.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Systems Administration, or Application Engineering
  • Experience deploying, maintaining, and scaling enterprise applications
  • Hands-on experience with containers, Kubernetes, and Helm
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools
  • Experience with application monitoring and observability platforms
  • General cloud platform knowledge
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and load balancing
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of security fundamentals, including certificates, TLS, and secrets management
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Neo4j or other graph database technologies
  • Experience with Kubernetes distributions such as RKE2, OpenShift, or similar platforms
  • Experience with cloud platforms, particularly GCP
  • Experience with Container Storage Interface (CSI) implementations, such as Portworx
  • Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives
  • Familiarity with Splunk, AppDynamics, or similar monitoring tools
  • Exposure to API management platforms and gateway technologies

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/