Application Engineer

Posting Number

STA00988PO25

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Function

Systems Programming

USC Market Title

Systems Programmer

Link to USC Market Title

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Application Engineer

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Information Technology

Department

IT Enterprise Applications

State Pay Band

8

Approved Starting Salary

$79,302

Advertised Salary Range

$79,302 - Salary is commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy

Columbia, SC (on-site)

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Information Technology

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

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 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.

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

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.

Why Join USC?

At the University of South Carolina, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to supporting world-class education, research, and service. This role offers the opportunity to shape how applications serve our university community and directly impact the student, faculty, and staff experience.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5 years experience in application infrastructure, integration, or software engineering.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or ITIL) are preferred.

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.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Application Infrastructure

Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level application infrastructure and integration solutions to support critical university systems. Manage and support applications and services operating on Linux and Windows Server platforms.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Development and Integration

Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level application infrastructure and integration solutions to support critical university systems. Integrate third-party and cloud-based applications with internal systems, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange. Support the full application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

25

Job Duty

Application Administration

Responsible for administering and maintaining enterprise applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Monitors system health, troubleshoots issues, and implements proactive improvements. Completes service requests and resolves incidents promptly while adhering to established change management processes. Collaborates with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure stable, efficient, and secure application performance.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

25

Job Duty

Collaboration

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and reliability. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to peers and junior engineers as needed.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Communication

Facilitate clear and effective written and verbal communication among leadership, internal teams, and vendors to ensure transparency, alignment, and collaboration across all stakeholders.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Documentation

Develop and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating process and procedures.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

3

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

12/19/2025

Job Close Date

02/16/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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 February 16, 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

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EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Salary : $79,302