APPLICATIONS ENGINEER-ENT

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an Applications Engineer with strong full‑stack capabilities to design, build, and maintain RESTful services and backend components. The role emphasizes JavaScript/TypeScript, API integration, and cloud deployment using Azure DevOps.

The candidate will work across frontend and backend layers, implement automated tests and pipelines, and participate in Agile/Scrum processes to deliver reliable software in cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field.
• Experience building both client-side and server-side web components using modern web technologies.
• Experience designing modular APIs using service-oriented/microservice patterns.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL; familiarity with NoSQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful web services and backend components.
• Build and maintain UI components and integrate frontend with backend APIs.
• Develop automated build, test, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
• Deploy and monitor cloud-hosted environments using Azure DevOps and related tools.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum workflows for task tracking and collaboration.

Skills

RESTful APIs

JavaScript/TypeScript

Cloud platforms

Backend development

JSON data exchange

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks APPLICATIONS ENGINEER-ENT

DUTIES

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful web services and backend application components using JavaScript/TypeScript and JSON-based data exchange. Build, update, and maintain user interface components and integrate front-end functionality with backend APIs and workflows. Engineer backend and distributed application components using cloud platforms, applying service-oriented and microservice-aligned architectural principles. Utilize relational and NoSQL databases for data persistence, application logic, query design, and reporting. Develop automated build and deployment pipelines and perform unit, integration, regression, and TDD-based testing to ensure system reliability. Deploy, monitor, and support cloud-hosted software environments using tools such as Azure DevOps and related cloud automation technologies. Maintain and update JavaScript-based UI libraries and implement new front-end features and enhancements as required. Participate in Agile/Scrum development workflows using project management tools such as Azure DevOps for task tracking, source control, and team collaboration.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field and two years of related experience. Full-Stack Web Application Development: Experience developing both client-side and server-side components of web applications using standard development environments and modern web technologies. Front-End Engineering: Ability to translate functional requirements or design specifications (such as wireframes or mockups) into responsive, user-friendly interfaces using standard web languages and component-based libraries. API and Service Development: Experience designing, implementing, and integrating modular APIs using common service-oriented or microservice-based architectural patterns. Relational Database Interaction: Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries to support application functionality and data integrity. Secure System Communication: Operational familiarity with secure data exchange mechanisms, including authentication and authorization protocols used in enterprise application environments. Automated Software Delivery: Working knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, including automated testing, build processes, and deployment workflows (CI/CD concepts).

WAGE

$80,861.88

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.