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Application Engineer required by fast-growing international software solution company.
You will work closely with the customer and internal teams to deliver a solution that meets the customers business requirements. With support from SME’s, configure and implement the agreed solution within the software application.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team based on the Cheshire/North Wales border (hybrid working) and enjoying a salary up to £40k plus benefits including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Life Assurance, income protection, Medical Cash Plan, Staff Discount Scheme, internal and external training and development, supporting both personal and business development
Application Engineer - Skills and Experience
- Good proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Good customer facing skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented, consistently takes a thorough, accurate, organised approach.
- Ability to prioritise tasks with competing priorities to ensure that deadlines are met
- Experience with EDI integration, including one or more of XML, JSON, EDIFACT and X12 message formats
- Experience of using scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, Bash, Velocity
Desirable Skills
- Experience of creating documents using HTML
- Experience of writing SQL queries for Oracle/MSSQL databases
- Experience with Altova MapForce, or similar software, for data transformation
- Knowledge of Linux OS and basic commands
- Previous experience providing technical support or configuration for bespoke software applications
- Project Management
Application Engineer - Key Responsibilities
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the application
- Configure the application for new customers based on provided business requirements
- Create customised data outputs and documents using Velocity scripting and HTML
- Configure the application integration layer to correct validate, translate and deliver inbound and outbound electronic messages in a variety of formats
- Assist in the integration of the application with other systems used by the customers
- Test the configured solution to confirm that it meets the business requirements and create test plans
- Liaise with the test and development teams for new functionality requests or resolution of application bugs
- Create supporting documentation for the configured application
- Provide training to the customer, and other internal departments, regarding the use of the application
- Support the customer with the UAT process
- Provide onsite support during the transfer of the application to production, and provide hyper care support in the immediate period after go-live and prior to the transition to 'Business as Usual’
- Keep up to date with internal training and new application functionality
- Support the Project Manager with the administration of the project and participate in project meetings
Our client is based on the Cheshire/North Wales border with hybrid working as an option. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team working on exciting projects in a stimulating international environment. In return you will enjoy a salary up to £40k plus benefits including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Life Assurance, income protection, Medical Cash Plan, Staff Discount Scheme, internal and external training and development, supporting both personal and business development. Please forward your CV to retained Consultant Elaine Hallworth in the first instance and she will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
