Applications Engineer
Title: Applications EngineerJob Type: ContractContract Length: 6 monthsPay Range: $75-$80/hrStart Date: ASAPLocation: Hybrid (Onsite in Foster City, CA | 4 days in office). Must be open to flexible hours, including weekends.About The OpportunityOur client, a leader in Automotive Technology, is looking for a skilled Applications Engineer to join their team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves supporting and advancing the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Apps within the IT Applications team, customizing and maintaining these applications in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.KeyResponsibilities & DeliverablesThis role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:Working with stakeholders on features, upgrades, migrations, and integrations.Managing workflows, change management, approvals, and signoff for in-application configurations.Developing custom integrations using Java and Python and evaluating new tools and services.Developing dashboards and Live Reports that support engineering and management needs using Velocity and Javascript.Updating template/project configurations, workflows, and work item meta data.Monitoring application performance via established practices and methods.Acting as an escalation point for the Client Services team (helpdesk).Required Skills & Experience:We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.Development experience in Java, Javascript, Velocity, and Python.Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, Postgres).Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly on new technologies and technical issues.Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment and open to flexible hours (i.e., weekends).Experience using Polarion within a regulated industry (medical device, aerospace, financial, automotive, etc) is preferred, but not required.W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)