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Senior Application Engineer

Creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation and defense capabilities, simplifying daily journeys and promoting mission success.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Transportation

Job Description

Cubic, a leading provider of transportation and defense technology solutions, is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join their Global Operations Systems team. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a mission-critical environment, managing and maintaining both cloud and on-premises infrastructure.

The position involves working with a diverse tech stack including containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and various middleware technologies. You'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support deployments and changes.

As a Senior Application Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the company's technical infrastructure, participating in on-call support, and providing technical mentorship to junior team members. The role requires expertise in application support, system administration, and a strong understanding of modern DevOps practices.

Cubic offers a dynamic work environment where you'll be part of a team that creates solutions to simplify daily journeys for millions of people. The company has a global presence in over 60 countries and maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while working on systems that have real-world impact in transportation and defense sectors.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong technical skills across multiple platforms, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24x7 production environment. If you're passionate about technology, problem-solving, and want to be part of a company that's shaping the future of transportation and defense technology, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Application Engineer

  • Manage day-to-day administration and health of applications and infrastructure
  • Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting of applications
  • Ensure secure, high-performance deployments using automation tools and CI/CD pipelines
  • Support containerized applications on Docker/Kubernetes
  • Collaborate with project managers, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams
  • Manage and maintain backend OS environments
  • Handle system backup, restore, and failover
  • Document configurations, deployment processes, and technical procedures
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior team members
  • Conduct performance tuning and assist with network and database configurations

Requirements For Senior Application Engineer

Kubernetes
Linux
Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Five+ years of experience in application support or system administration roles
  • Strong experience with Middleware Technologies: WebLogic/Tomcat
  • Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Experience with scripting (Bash, PowerShell, or Python)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
  • Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, AppDynamics)
  • Solid understanding of database environments, especially Oracle
  • Proven experience with third-party COTS applications

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