Production/ Application / Linux Engineer
Job Title: Application Services Engineer — Production / Deployment — Support / System Admin
Location: 100% Remote (US)
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a technically driven Application Services Engineer responsible for application deployment, configuration, upgrades, and operational support across AWS and customer-hosted environments. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring reliable deployments, troubleshooting issues, and improving automation and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and upgrade enterprise applications in cloud and on-prem environments
Execute deployments following agile methodologies and runbooks
Perform post-deployment validation and environment health checks
Maintain accurate documentation of deployments and upgrades
Monitor application environments and resolve performance or availability issues
Troubleshoot application, middleware, and configuration problems
Support automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Collaborate with DevOps, SRE, and Infrastructure teams
Participate in off-hours or weekend deployment activities when required
Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
Document runbooks, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Participate in incident reviews and corrective actions
Required Skills and Experience
2 to 5 years of experience in application support, deployment engineering, systems administration, or similar roles
Experience with application installation, configuration, and support
Basic to intermediate Linux skills and command-line experience
Familiarity with SQL or relational databases (SQL Server, PL/SQL, etc.)
Exposure to automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Understanding or willingness to work in HIPAA/compliance environments
Preferred Skills
Experience with J2EE middleware such as WebLogic, WebSphere, or JBoss
Experience working with AWS environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools
Healthcare or payer domain experience
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