<p><strong>Robert Half </strong>is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to hire an <strong>IT Applications Engineer </strong>to manage and optimize enterprise tools that power engineering workflows and CI/CD pipelines. This role focuses on the administration, support, and continuous improvement of platforms such as the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), JFrog Artifactory, and HashiCorp Vault, all operating within a modern AWS cloud environment. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to ensure these systems are secure, reliable, and scalable, while driving automation and efficiency across the organization. <strong>This position is located in Austin, Texas.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and maintain enterprise applications including Atlassian tools, Artifactory, and Vault in AWS</li><li>Ensure high availability, performance, and security of critical systems</li><li>Collaborate with engineering teams to support CI/CD workflows and optimize development pipelines</li><li>Implement automation and scripting solutions to streamline operations</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across applications and infrastructure</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field</li><li>5+ years of experience in IT applications engineering or similar roles</li><li>Hands-on experience managing applications and databases in AWS</li><li>Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)</li><li>Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT)</li><li>Experience with configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible), a plus</li><li>Scripting and automation expertise (Python, Bash, Groovy), a plus</li><li>Linux system administration skills, a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Benefit Offerings:</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision plans)</li><li>401(k) and retirement plans</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Employee and vendor discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>And many more!</li></ul>

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