Application Engineer

Logo : Posting Number :

STA00988PO25

Job Family :

Information Technology

Job Function : Systems Programming

USC Market Title : Systems Programmer

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 133355

Job Level : P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title) :

Application Engineer

Campus : Columbia

Work County : Richland

College / Division :

Division of Information Technology

Department :

IT Enterprise Applications

State Pay Band :

Approved Starting Salary :

$79,302

Advertised Salary Range :

$79,302 - Salary is commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy :

Columbia, SC (on-site)

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Work Schedule :

• Standard working schedule : Monday – Friday 8 : 30am – 5 : 00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.

Basis : 12 months

Job Search Category :

Information Technology

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement :

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary :

The University of South Carolina is searching for a talented Application Engineer to help design, support, and evolve the systems that keep our institution running. If you’re passionate about building reliable, scalable, and integrated application environments—and want your work to make a real impact across a major university—this is the role for you.

As an Application Engineer , you’ll play a critical role in maintaining, designing, and integrating the University’s enterprise application infrastructure. You will help ensure the stability, performance, and scalability of applications that support daily operations across diverse environments and platforms.You’ll collaborate closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient technology solutions —all aligned with USC’s strategic goals. Your work will directly enhance the digital experience of students, faculty, and staff across the university system.

What You’ll Do

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect

What You Bring

RESTful APIs, SOAP

Why Join USC?

At the University of South Carolina, you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to supporting world-class education, research, and service. This role offers the opportunity to shape how applications serve our university community and directly impact the student, faculty, and staff experience.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Job Duty :

Application Infrastructure

Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level application infrastructure and integration solutions to support critical university systems. Manage and support applications and services operating on Linux and Windows Server platforms.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 20

Job Duty :

Development and Integration

Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level application infrastructure and integration solutions to support critical university systems. Integrate third-party and cloud-based applications with internal systems, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange. Support the full application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 20

Job Duty :

Application Administration

Responsible for administering and maintaining enterprise applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Monitors system health, troubleshoots issues, and implements proactive improvements. Completes service requests and resolves incidents promptly while adhering to established change management processes. Collaborates with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure stable, efficient, and secure application performance.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 20

Job Duty :

Collaboration

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and reliability. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to peers and junior engineers as needed.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 20

Job Duty :

Communication

Facilitate clear and effective written and verbal communication among leadership, internal teams, and vendors to ensure transparency, alignment, and collaboration across all stakeholders.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 20

Job Duty :

Documentation

Develop and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating process and procedures.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 20

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive :

No

Hazardous weather category :

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies :

Job Open Date :

12 / 19 / 2025

Job Close Date : 02 / 16 / 2026

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by February 16, 2026 The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to :

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Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 200304

EEO Statement :

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.