Application Engineer

Kforce Inc.

Atlanta, GA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$50
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Database Design, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Enterprise Data Integration, Forecasting, Legal, Logistics Industry Software, Problem Solving Skills, Product Backlog, Product Planning, Product Support, Production Support, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Requirements Management, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Testing, Transportation Routing, Transportation and Logistics, Unit Test, Validation Testing, Warehousing, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA(remote)
POSTED
Today
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team in Atlanta, GA. Summary: This individual designs, develops, supports, and enhances transportation and logistics applications for routing, last-mile delivery, warehouse integration, and intelligent detection capabilities. The Engineer partners closely with Product Teams to translate product roadmaps and business priorities into scalable, reliable application solutions. They will perform testing and troubleshooting throughout the application lifecycle to support enhancements and new transportation solutions. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:
  • Designs and documents technical design specifications to meet transportation and logistics business needs identified through Product Team roadmaps, application requirements, user stories, support tickets, and test defects
  • Understands basic XML structure to assist with designing schema for large-scale enterprise data integration
  • Collaborates with Product Managers and Product Owners
  • Develops and delivers transportation and routing application enhancements to support approved product features and operational outcomes
  • Participates in product discovery, backlog refinement, and sprint activities, providing application-level input
  • Performs unit testing on application enhancements prior to progressing changes through quality assurance and release processes
  • Develops and executes test plans and scripts for functional, performance, regression, and user acceptance testing in coordination with Product and QA teams
  • Skilled in forecasting and estimating scope defining level of effort (LOE) for project tasks and deliverables
  • Breaks down concepts and assists in turning them into actionable items with effective timelines
  • Supports and evaluates applications for compliance

Requirements:

Vendor coordination:
  • Configuration or master data changes
  • Testing and validation
Issue resolution and production support:
  • Hands-on experience supporting transportation routing solutions integrated with an ERP
  • Prior work coordinating between ERP systems and third-party routing vendors
  • Strong understanding of routing operations and transportation workflows
  • Experience working with vendors on system changes and enhancements
  • Strong testing background (UAT, regression, validation)
  • Ability to translate business issues into actionable system changes
  • Comfortable acting as the bridge between business users, IT, and vendors
  • Clear communicator, especially when explaining system behavior and impacts
  • SAP development experience not required

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/