Applications Engineer

CBS Butler Limited

Corsham, UK

5 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

£143,000.0 - £150,800.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

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Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Agile Methodology Apache HTTP Server Apache Tomcat Server Applications Application Integration Architecture Application Lifecycle Management Bash Shell Databases Continuous Integration DevOps

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Middleware Internet Information Services (IIS) Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP) Linux System Administration Linux Servers Windows PowerShell Runbook Software Deployment Systems Integration Web Services Scripting Enterprise Software Applications Software Security Kubernetes Atlassian Tools Docker

Job description

Deploy, configure and support enterprise applications across Windows and/or Linux environments.
Manage application lifecycle activities including installation, patching, upgrades and decommissioning.
Integrate applications with enterprise services including Active Directory/LDAP, databases and networking.
Configure and maintain development, test and production environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and integration issues.
Apply secure-by-design principles to application deployment and configuration.
Produce technical documentation including LLDs, build guides and operational runbooks.
Support system integration, testing and validation.
Work with Service Management teams to resolve incidents and service requests.
Contribute to automation and standardisation of application deployment processes.
Support operational handover and ongoing application stability.

Requirements

Proven experience working within the UK MOD/Defence environment - essential.
Strong experience in application installation, configuration and support within enterprise environments.
Experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments.
Knowledge of integrating applications with Active Directory, databases and web services.
Experience supporting development, test and production environments.
Understanding of application security and hardening.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Experience producing LLDs, build guides and technical runbooks.
Experience working within large and complex technical programmes.
Understanding of ITIL/service management principles.
Current SC or DV clearance.

Desirable

Experience with IIS, Apache, Tomcat or other middleware/application servers.
PowerShell, Bash or other scripting/automation experience.
Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes and containerised applications.
Experience with Agile methodologies, Jira and Confluence.
Relevant technical certifications or vendor training.

This role is suited to an Applications Engineer who has previously delivered application engineering and support within the MOD/Defence environment and is comfortable working in highly secure and complex technical environments.