Senior Systems Application Engineer
Senior Systems Application Engineer
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$ 82670 - 100570
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Job Description
Be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is shaping the future of technology at Lehigh University. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Systems Application Engineer to join our Library and Technology Services (LTS) department.
In this critical role you will engage in the evaluation planning and implementation of cuttingedge technological solutions to ensure the reliability availability and performance of Lehigh Universitys IT infrastructure and applications. With a focus on bridging the gap between traditional systems engineering and application development you will maintain and manage systems infrastructure both onpremises and in the cloud as well as contribute to application development projects.
Position Number: S87770
This position is a Grade: 11 40 with an approximate salary range of $82670$100570 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Write code and scripts to develop and maintain applications and automation tools.
Create new applications to meet the needs of the university and contribute to the development of new features and functionality for existing applications.
Design implement manage and maintain highly available and scalable infrastructure systems in a hybrid environment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Continuously improve performance availability and reliability of infrastructure systems.
Analyze emerging technologies and assess their potential to meet the needs of the university.
Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the observability of infrastructure.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues working with stakeholders to understand the impact and prioritize solutions.
Collaborate with the team to continuously improve and implement DR/BC procedures
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Mathematics or Information Systems or a related degree; Masters Degree preferred
Five to eight years of related work experience
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
Indepth knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems virtualization technologies such as VMWare and cloud computing.
Solid understanding of objectoriented programming (OOP) principles data structures and algorithms.
Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
Experience with scripting & programming languages such as Python PHP Go Bash Perl JavaScript or PowerShell.
Experience with version control systems (Git) and DevOps practices.
Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Salt Ansible Puppet or Chef.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
At Lehigh University we offer a vibrant and inclusive community that values diversity collaboration and personal growth. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom and we strive to provide our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health insurance retirement plans and tuition remission opportunities for you and your eligible University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys mission.
Join us and be part of a dynamic institution that is shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Apply now and take the next step in your career at Lehigh University where your contributions will have a lasting impact on our community and the world around with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.
The position is a hybrid position based in Bethlehem Pennsylvaniathat currently requires 2 days a week onsite at Lehigh University but is subject to change.
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person on campus.
Please note the expected start date for this position is on or after July 1st 2025.
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
