Applications Engineer

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We are seeking an Application Engineer who is ready to roll up their sleeves and make a difference. This is a hands-on role. With a focus on keeping Boral’s supply chain core applications at an optimum level, this role will involve contributing effectively to analysis, design, development, testing, deployment/product release, and operations support. The Application Engineer will work as a key member of an agile team providing excellent system experiences for Boral’s customers, operations and employees alike.

Your day will involve:

• Learn and master Boral systems and business processes in order to create solutions that solve customer needs
• Understand the Boral business operations, processes and requirements and proactively suggest features and changes that could be incorporated into products and systems to enhance user experience and internal productivity
• Design and deliver solutions using Waterfall and blended approaches as required
• Undertake production deployment and service transition activities
• Provide production operations and support, utilising proactive tools and techniques to anticipate and then rapidly address issues as they arise.
• Use object-oriented and functional programming languages to integrate and configure solutions (e.g. Python, Javascript, C#, SQL, .Net etc.)

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within a dynamic environment
• Any industry experience within construction, concrete or supply chain areas will be highly regarded
• Experience in a customer (internal or external) facing role with strong debugging and root cause analysis skills across a variety of platforms
• Demonstrated ability in supporting complex, multiple integrated application environment (off shelf and bespoke) with strong and methodical problem-solving skills diagnosing high impact time critical issues
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on a range of technical tasks such as analysis, design, development, testing and operations
• Experience of assessing and implementing Cloud solutions and AWS Cloud hosting (Linux, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS/SQS
• Preferably experience with Command Alkon suite of products
• Experience with Citrix console, AIX, Unix and .Net

What’s on offer?

• Broaden your horizons through exposure to our integrated operations
• Access to SkillBuild, an online Learning & Development platform where you can access training resources for your personal and professional growth
• Access to a variety of support networks including Boral Employee Assistance Program
• Modern offices and workstations, close to public transport options
• Enjoy free on-site parking at our sites and head offices
• Work for a values-based business that shares goals and celebrates individual and team success
• We are offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment that’s guaranteed to make your day go quickly
• Work for an Equal Opportunity Employer – At Boral, we understand that diversity brings many benefits, and we are increasingly encouraging greater diversity within our workplaces
• Join an industry aimed at offering value to the community & committed to Zero Harm
• Iconic market leader committed to driving sustainable outcomes
• We are Australian-owned and operated