Production Support / Application Support Engineer

BCforward
Charlotte, NC, United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$135,304.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Bash Shell Configuration Management Computer Programming Software Debugging Linux Monitoring of Systems Windows PowerShell Release Management Datadog Scripting Performance Testing
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Splunk New Relic (SaaS) Appdynamics Dynatrace

Job description

  • Own problem and incident management, including creation and management of tickets and communications with development and business stakeholders.
  • Lead triage and bridge calls, document actions and outcomes, and drive timely resolution of production issues.
  • Manage release and deployment activities and ensure operational readiness for new and existing applications.
  • Monitor application health and performance using tools such as Splunk, Datadog, New Relic, AppDynamics, Introscope, or Dynatrace.
  • Analyze service metrics and reporting to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Develop and enhance administrative, operational, and technical policies and procedures aligned to best practices.
  • Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation using advanced querying and programming skills.
  • Support capacity and availability management to maintain reliable services.
  • Consult with end users to determine optimal configurations of equipment and applications.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to peers and act as an escalation point for moderately complex issues.

Requirements

We are seeking a Production Services Application Programmer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Linux, and production support tooling and a proven ability to lead triage, resolve incidents, and improve production stability and performance., * 5+ years in Java development or production support, performance testing, or a related technical environment.

  • 5+ years of experience working in a Linux environment.
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or New Relic.
  • Experience with one or more APM solutions: AppDynamics, Introscope, or Dynatrace.
  • Scripting proficiency in Bash and/or PowerShell.
  • Proven debugging and troubleshooting skills with ability to analyze logs, metrics, and traces.
  • Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills; able to run triage meetings and produce clear notes.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to a dynamic production support environment, including after-hours and weekend support as needed.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with performance engineering analysis using Dynatrace.
  • Background in change and configuration management, production governance, and service analytics.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Opportunities for growth with global clients
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About the company

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

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