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Application Engineer IV

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We're hiring an

Application Engineer

to support a high-visibility project focused on

GEMONE software management and Knowledge Graph (KG) instances . This role is ideal for someone who brings a strong blend of software engineering skills and infrastructure awarenessparticularly in environments where Splunk and KG tools are essential to operational success.

If you're someone who thrives in technically complex environments and enjoys solving real-time challenges, we want to hear from you.

What Youll Do

Support, monitor, and maintain

GEMONE software and Knowledge Graph (KG) environments

Troubleshoot connectivity issues between KG software and associated hardware components

Contribute to software development and automation tasks using

Java and Python

Use tools such as

Vine KG Tool

and/or

GENOME KG Tool

for system integration and data management

Work with structured and unstructured data across environments using

ElasticSearch ,

MongoDB , and

relational databases

(e.g., MySQL, Postgres, Oracle)

Leverage

Splunk

for monitoring, log analysis, and system performance insights

Implement and maintain data workflows using

Apache NiFi

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the lifecycle of data-intensive applications

Apply and maintain security practices in line with

IAT Level II certification

standards

Design software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manage their implementation.

Formulates and defines specifications for software applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.

Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills & Experience

Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree. Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree. Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.

Hands-on experience with

Windows and/or Linux operating systems

Proficiency in

Vine KG Tool

and/or

GENOME KG Tool

Background in

Java

and

Python

development

Working knowledge of

Splunk

for observability and diagnostics

Familiarity with

ElasticSearch

and

Apache NiFi

Current

IAT Level II certification

(i.e. Security+ CE)

TSSCI with Full Scope Polygraph Required

Experience

Strong troubleshooting skills, especially in

connectivity between KG software and hardware

Experience with

MongoDB

or similar NoSQL databases

Understanding of

relational database systems

(MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, etc.)

This role is especially well-suited for someone with a deep interest in data platforms, real-time analytics, and the architecture that supports high-assurance environments. If you're looking to apply your technical skills in a meaningful and evolving space, this could be the perfect fit.