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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** THE JUDGE GROUP, INC.
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Component-Based Software Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Code Review, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Database Theory, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Application Frameworks, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Snowflake, Database Optimization, Backend, Git, Pytest, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d20d3b16-27aa-4eca-b80b-083f8b9587dd

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
 * 5+ years of software development experience.
 * Strong hands-on programming experience with Python.
 * Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and development best practices.
 * Experience writing and maintaining unit tests and automated testing frameworks.
 * Working knowledge of Git and source control management practices.
 * Experience developing APIs and backend services.
 * Understanding of database concepts, indexing strategies, and performance optimization.
 * Experience working within modern cloud-based development environments.
 * Ability to independently design, code, test, and deliver software solutions., * Experience working with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
 * Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
 * Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
 * Exposure to front-end technologies and modern web application frameworks.
 * Experience in enterprise-scale application development environments.

Technical Skills

Required

 * Python
 * Unit Testing (PyTest, Unittest, or similar)
 * Git Version Control
 * REST APIs
 * SQL
 * Cloud Application Development

Preferred

 * Snowflake
 * CI/CD Tools
 * Azure/AWS
 * Docker
 * Kubernetes

Key Competencies

 * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
 * Attention to detail and code quality
 * Accountability and ownership
 * Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities
 * Effective communication and collaboration skills
 * Hands-on development mindset

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a developer who can confidently discuss and demonstrate:

 * Python programming experience
 * Unit testing principles and implementation
 * Git source control workflows (commit, push, pull, branching, merge requests)
 * API and backend development
 * Database fundamentals and performance considerations
 * Real-world software delivery experience

Candidates whose background is primarily focused on consulting, solution architecture, or advisory work without significant hands-on coding responsibilities may not be the best fit for this role.

## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Application Engineer to join our development team. This role is ideal for a hands-on software developer who enjoys building, testing, and delivering production-quality applications. The successful candidate will possess strong software engineering fundamentals, practical coding experience, and the ability to work across application, API, and cloud-based environments.

This is not an architecture or consulting-focused position. We are seeking an engineer who actively develops solutions, writes code, creates automated tests, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications., * Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications and services.

 * Front End Development in Angular
 * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using Python and related technologies.
 * Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and adequate test coverage.
 * Build and support APIs, backend services, and cloud-based application components.
 * Utilize Git-based version control processes including branching, committing, pull requests, push/pull operations, and code reviews.
 * Troubleshoot application issues and implement sustainable solutions.
 * Collaborate with product owners, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders.
 * Participate in Agile development processes, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
 * Contribute to database design, optimization, and performance tuning efforts.
 * Support deployment and operational activities across development and production environments.


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