Lead IT Applications Engineer

Location Cleveland OHCleveland-Cliffs is searching for a Lead IT Applications Engineer who will be a key technical resource supporting a portfolio of business-critical HR Payroll Time & Attendance BadgingAccess Control and Safety applications. The portfolio spans modern vendor platforms and long-running custom systems built on Oracle Java EE Visual Basic .NET and Linux. The role combines hands-on development and production support with close collaboration with business users and software vendors.Summary of ResponsibilitiesDevelop enhance and support HR Payroll Time & Attendance and Safety & Security applications including custom JavaJava EE Visual BasicVB.NET and .NET applications batch programs interfaces and reportsWrite tune and troubleshoot complex SQL and database code including Oracle PLSQL and Microsoft SQL Server stored procedures functions views and data-load processesSupport scheduled batch and data-pipeline processes including Korn shell scripts Cron jobs Java batch programs ensuring timely and accurate data movement between systemsProvide production support with priority attention to high-criticality systems such as gross pay workforce management timekeeping and access control investigate incidents perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes within agreed service levelsSupport application servers and Linux-based environments such as Tomcat and WebLogic in coordination with infrastructure teamsPartner with business stakeholders HR Payroll Safety Security and others to gather requirements evaluate initiatives and deliver solutions on timeCoordinate with software vendors on support tickets patches upgrades enhancements and escalations and track issues through resolutionPlan and support application upgrades releases and testing cycles including regression and user acceptance testingSupport payroll processing cycles including month-end year-end and regulatory or tax-driven changes with a strong focus on accuracy and timelinessCreate and maintain technical documentation including functional specifications runbooks support procedures and system and data flow documentationCrosstrain teammates and document specialized or legacy applications so that critical systems have dependable primary and backup coverageLead the team when required act as technical lead or delegate for the manager prioritize and assign work coordinate incident response and payroll-cycle support and represent the team in cross-functional meetingsIdentify opportunities for process improvement automation and modernization of legacy applications and contribute to cross-functional projectsFollow change management security and auditcompliance practices and help ensure data integrity and appropriate access controlsMentor junior team members and share knowledge across the teamAll other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in computer science Information Systems or a related field or equivalent practical experience8-10 years of experience developing and supporting business applications on platforms such as .NET andor JavaJava EE including Visual Basic applicationsStrong Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server skills including writing complex queries PLSQL and T-SQL stored procedures and common database skills such as indexing performance tuning query optimization and basic data modelingWorking knowledge of LinuxUnix environments including shell scripting Cron scheduling and log analysis and of Java application servers such as Tomcat or WebLogicDemonstrated ability to work directly with business users to understand needs resolve support issues and communicate technical topics to non-technical audiencesExperience coordinating with third-party vendors on application support issue escalation and enhancementsDemonstrated ability to lead others when required such as serving as technical lead guiding peers delegating work and keeping management informed during incidents and projectsStrong analytical troubleshooting and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with HR Payroll and Time & Attendance systems such as Frontier Matrix and UKG Kronos and exposure to Dayforce or similar workforce management platformsExperience with system integrations and data pipelines APIs web services flat-file and batch interfaces ETL toolsFamiliarity with SAS SSRS Power BI or similar reporting tools and scripting for automationExposure to legacy technologies such as ESQLC and Open Ingres or willingness to learn and support themKnowledge of payroll and timekeeping concepts including pay rules overtime and regulatory complianceExperience working in an industrial or manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with ITIL SDLC and change management practicesThe salary range for this role is 120000 to 160000. An employees pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications experience skills geographic location and business or organizational needs.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore production of pellets and direct reduced iron and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement plan education assistance paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail tocareersclevelandcliffs.comor call 1-312 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.