DevOps Specialist #1038408
Job Description:

• End Of Line Testing - Application Software Engineer supporting COTS Applications

 
About the Role:

• As an Application Software Engineer specializing in COTS support, you will ensure the stability, performance, and integration of essential Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications.
• You will leverage strong technical and problem-solving skills to diagnose complex issues, deep dive into application code and databases, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams for effective solutions.
• A key expectation is to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME), understanding application functionality and architecture.

 
Education and Experience:

• Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Recommended: 1+ year professional experience in software development, system integration, or supporting enterprise COTS applications by investigating codebases and database structures.

 
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, Angular, React, Vue.js).
• Database management systems experience (MSSQL, ORACLE, MySQL, PostgreSQL - Microsoft SQL Server is core).
• Familiarity with Windows Server operating systems.
• Recommended: Experience with MQTT protocol, Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Familiarity with JIRA for project management, Proficiency in working with JSON data structures.

 
Software Development:

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to analyze/interpret existing application codebases, logs, and database schemas.
• Familiarity with API integration (e.g., REST, SOAP) for connecting COTS applications.

 
Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent verbal/written communication.
• Work effectively in team environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, vendors, engineers).

 
Additional Requirements:

• Strong analytical/critical thinking.
• Willingness to learn new technologies/methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

 
Skills Required:

• Scripting
• Microsoft SQL Servers
• Microsoft Windows

 
Skills Preferred:

• GCP
• Big Query
• JSON

 
Experience Required:

• Specialist Exp: 1+ experience in relevant field

 
Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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