Applications Engineer

Job Description

Select’s Applications Engineer will own and evolve our AWS-based application platform, including integrations with our ERP and TMS systems. This role will have high authority over application behavior and enhancements and will play a key role in transitioning ownership from external consultants to an internal team member.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain, enhance, and support AWS-hosted applications.
• Write, debug, and improve backend code and APIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, security, and cost.
• Own and enhance integrations between AWS applications and ERP/TMS systems.
• Ensure reliable data flows, validation, and error handling.
• Diagnose and resolve cross-system issues.
• Contribute to the ongoing design and evolution of the application platform.
• Evaluate design options as new features and integrations are added.
• Balance near-term delivery with long-term maintainability and scalability.
• Recommend architectural improvements as the platform matures.
• Gather and clarify user feedback and business requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions and enhancements.
• Estimate effort, prioritize work, and manage delivery timelines.
• Cookordination with vendors when needed and review external technical work.
• Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders.
• Monitor application health and respond to issues.
• Maintain system and integration documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling, processes, and reliability.

Requirements

• 4–8 years of experience in software development or cloud application support.
• Hands-on experience with AWS in production environments.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, C#).
• Experience building APIs and integrating multiple systems.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and data flows.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of production systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience integrating with ERP, TMS, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience working with vendors or consultants.
• Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Top Tier Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement and savings (401K) plan with company match, referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals, and participation in E-Verify.

Physical Demands and Exposures

This position works inside a climate-controlled environment. The Company will supply adequate training and equipment to perform the functions of the job. Monday – Sunday, overtime as required (24hr business operations). Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area. Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

• W: Working Safe
• A: Accountability
• T: Teamwork
• E: Excellence
• R: Respect