University of South Carolina
Director of Application Engineering
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $140K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ August 26th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Application Engineering to lead and manage the engineering support for Enterprise Applications within the Division of IT. The role involves overseeing application architecture, integration, custom development, administration, and lifecycle support while collaborating with IT leaders and business units to align technology with organizational goals.
Highlights
- Lead application architecture, integration, custom development, administration, and lifecycle management.
- Manage and build a high-performing engineering team to support enterprise applications.
- Oversee third-party application administration and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with IT leadership, business units, and external partners to align technology strategies.
- Required knowledge in integration technologies, application lifecycle management, and enterprise platforms.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience including management.
- Experience in IT project management, planning, and supervising technical teams.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Preferred experience includes higher education environments, cloud-native architectures, APIs, DevOps, IT governance, and compliance.
- Approved starting salary is $140,485 with full-time, 37.5 hours/week schedule, and comprehensive benefits.
Director of Application Engineering Full Description
Director of Application Engineering
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 October 9, 2025.
Logo |
Posting Number | STA00708PO25
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | Application Engineering
USC Market Title | Director, Application Engineering
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/186457
Job Level | E0 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Application Engineering
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Information Technology
Department | IT Enterprise Applications
State Pay Band | Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary | $140,485
Advertised Salary Range | $140,485
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC (on-site)
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday, 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 | STA00708PO25
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | Application Engineering
USC Market Title | Director, Application Engineering
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/186457
Job Level | E0 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Application Engineering
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Information Technology
Department | IT Enterprise Applications
State Pay Band | Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary | $140,485
Advertised Salary Range | $140,485
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC (on-site)
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday, 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.
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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Division of IT is seeking a Director of Application Engineering to lead the strategy, development, and support of our Enterprise Applications. This role is responsible for building and managing a world-class engineering team to ensure the stability, scalability, and innovation of mission-critical systems across the organization.
What You’ll Do
As the Director of Application Engineering, you’ll oversee:
Application Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
Application Integration: Driving seamless interoperability across enterprise systems.
Custom Application Development: Leading teams to build tailored applications that advance organizational goals.
Application Administration: Ensuring reliable operations, monitoring, and performance.
Application Lifecycle Support: Managing upgrades, enhancements, and long-term system sustainability. You’ll collaborate with IT leaders, business units, and external partners to align technology with organizational priorities and deliver forward-thinking solutions that empower users and enhance efficiency.
What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership experience in application engineering, enterprise architecture, or software development. Strong knowledge of integration technologies, application lifecycle management, and enterprise platforms. Background in custom application development and administration. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor/partner relationships. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have
Experience in higher education or large-scale enterprise IT environments. Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, APIs, and DevOps practices. Knowledge of IT governance, compliance, and security best practices.
Why Join Us?
This is a strategic leadership role at the intersection of technology and business operations. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise applications, lead a high-performing team, and make a lasting impact on the organization’s digital transformation.We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and flexible work options.
Apply today to lead the future of Application Engineering in the Division of IT at the University of South Carolina, on-site in Columbia, SC.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and at least 8 years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Some prior management is also required.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Skill in IT project management. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning programs and work activities in an IT environment. Ability to plan and supervise the implementation of short- and long-range IT-based activities and objectives. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and review the work of technical personnel. Ability to lead other IT management professionals. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with users, technical staff, management, vendors, and others. Ability to develop external relationships and partnerships. Knowledge of the needs and priorities of the agency. Skill in setting priorities.
What You’ll Do
As the Director of Application Engineering, you’ll oversee:
Application Architecture: Designing scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
Application Integration: Driving seamless interoperability across enterprise systems.
Custom Application Development: Leading teams to build tailored applications that advance organizational goals.
Application Administration: Ensuring reliable operations, monitoring, and performance.
Application Lifecycle Support: Managing upgrades, enhancements, and long-term system sustainability. You’ll collaborate with IT leaders, business units, and external partners to align technology with organizational priorities and deliver forward-thinking solutions that empower users and enhance efficiency.
What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership experience in application engineering, enterprise architecture, or software development. Strong knowledge of integration technologies, application lifecycle management, and enterprise platforms. Background in custom application development and administration. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor/partner relationships. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have
Experience in higher education or large-scale enterprise IT environments. Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, APIs, and DevOps practices. Knowledge of IT governance, compliance, and security best practices.
Why Join Us?
This is a strategic leadership role at the intersection of technology and business operations. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise applications, lead a high-performing team, and make a lasting impact on the organization’s digital transformation.We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and flexible work options.
Apply today to lead the future of Application Engineering in the Division of IT at the University of South Carolina, on-site in Columbia, SC.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and at least 8 years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Some prior management is also required.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Skill in IT project management. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning programs and work activities in an IT environment. Ability to plan and supervise the implementation of short- and long-range IT-based activities and objectives. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and review the work of technical personnel. Ability to lead other IT management professionals. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with users, technical staff, management, vendors, and others. Ability to develop external relationships and partnerships. Knowledge of the needs and priorities of the agency. Skill in setting priorities.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Supervises employees by applying appropriate management principles according to university policy and procedures, completing EPMS timely and accurately, and monitoring employee progress towards goal attainment. Communicates expectations and provides feedback to assist employee with performance improvement, professional development, and skills/competency development.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Application Integration: Manages team responsible for application integration including any integrations where an endpoint is an application that the Division of IT supports.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Application Architecture: Responsible for oversight of all aspects of application architecture, which encompasses how applications are built, deployed, configured, and supported.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | App Administration and Support: This role will have responsibility for 3rd party application administration and support for applications for which the Division of IT is responsible. This includes technical aspects of managing the 3rd party vendor applications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Custom Application Development: This role is responsible for the application development, deployment, and support of applications that the Division of IT has responsibility for.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Enterprise Wide Application Lifecycle Management: This role will also facilitate application package RFP’s, give guidance across campus throughout the procurement process to provide input on how best to architect and integrate those applications in a way that best supports university business needs and the IT needs for supporting those applications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Application Integration: Manages team responsible for application integration including any integrations where an endpoint is an application that the Division of IT supports.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Application Architecture: Responsible for oversight of all aspects of application architecture, which encompasses how applications are built, deployed, configured, and supported.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | App Administration and Support: This role will have responsibility for 3rd party application administration and support for applications for which the Division of IT is responsible. This includes technical aspects of managing the 3rd party vendor applications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Custom Application Development: This role is responsible for the application development, deployment, and support of applications that the Division of IT has responsibility for.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Enterprise Wide Application Lifecycle Management: This role will also facilitate application package RFP’s, give guidance across campus throughout the procurement process to provide input on how best to architect and integrate those applications in a way that best supports university business needs and the IT needs for supporting those applications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15
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 | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/25/2025
Job Close Date | 10/09/2025
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 October 9, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193712
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 | 08/25/2025
Job Close Date | 10/09/2025
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 October 9, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193712
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 at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your management experience, including years of experience, and how many team members you have directed/managed.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your experience managing software development teams responsible for home-grown applications and your role in implementing and managing 3rd party vendor applications.
(Open Ended Question) - * What integration platforms do you have experience supporting and which applications would you say are the most complex?
(Open Ended Question) - * What are your salary expectations?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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