University of South Carolina
Application Engineer
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $79K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ December 22nd, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Application Engineer to maintain, design, integrate, and support enterprise application infrastructure that supports university operations. The role requires collaborating with IT staff, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient technology solutions that enhance stability, scalability, and performance across multiple platforms.
Highlights
- Design, develop, and implement enterprise application infrastructure and integration solutions.
- Maintain and support applications and middleware on Linux and Windows Server platforms.
- Troubleshoot and optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with developers, engineers, vendors, and business stakeholders for secure, compliant deployments.
- Support cloud adoption and modernization efforts, preferably with AWS experience.
- Proficient in programming/scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, and PHP.
- Experience with enterprise systems like Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle Identity Manager and middleware platforms like Tomcat and WebLogic.
- Knowledge of integration technologies including RESTful APIs, SOAP, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and ETL tools.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant IT experience; 5+ years plus certifications preferred.
- Starting salary of $79,302 with benefits including health insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, leave, and professional development.
Application Engineer Full Description
Application Engineer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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
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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00988PO25
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | Systems Programming
USC Market Title | Systems Programmer
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133355
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
Posting Number | STA00988PO25
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | Systems Programming
USC Market Title | Systems Programmer
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133355
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.
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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu. 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, SOAPKafka, 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.
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, SOAPKafka, 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 | 20Job 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 | 25Job 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 | 25Job 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 | 10Job 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 | 10Job Duty | Documentation
Develop and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating process and procedures.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
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 | 20Job 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 | 25Job 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 | 25Job 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 | 10Job 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 | 10Job 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.
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
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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/200304
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.
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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/200304
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least 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?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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