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Senior Application Administrator (Onsite)

Pape-Dawson · Houston, TX · 5 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Application Administrator to design, implement, and optimize enterprise application solutions that support business operations and strategic objectives. This is a senior-level technical role focused on solution design, system integration, and optimization, with responsibility for mentoring junior staff and contributing to long-term application strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement application solutions aligned with business requirements and organizational strategy
  • Lead application deployments, upgrades, and integration initiatives across multiple systems and platforms
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through configuration improvements and architectural enhancements
  • Manage complex integrations across enterprise systems to ensure consistent data flow and functionality
  • Evaluate new applications and technologies, providing recommendations based on business needs and technical fit
  • Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance on application management and best practices
  • Develop and improve application governance, standards, and operational processes
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions
  • Ensure applications comply with security policies, regulatory requirements, and internal standards
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term application strategy

Qualifications

  • 5–8+ years of application administration or enterprise systems experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Ability to work PD Flex (first 6 months in-office)
  • Strong experience with Power Automate and scripting
  • Strong experience with SharePoint administration
  • Experience with Python or similar development applications
  • Strong experience managing and integrating enterprise applications or SaaS platforms
  • Proven ability to design solutions and troubleshoot complex system interactions
  • Advanced application management and integration expertise
  • Strong analytical and system design capabilities
  • Deep understanding of application dependencies and data flows
  • Ability to design scalable and reliable application solutions
  • Leadership and mentoring ability
  • Strong communication and collaboration with both technical and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with API integrations, middleware, or data integration tools
  • Experience supporting enterprise platforms (e.g., CRM, ERP, collaboration tools)
  • Experience with databases such as SQL
  • Experience working in cross-functional or project-based environments

What Success Looks Like

  • High-performing, reliable application environments supporting business operations
  • Successful delivery of application upgrades, integrations, and improvements
  • Reduced issues through proactive optimization and design enhancements
  • Strong collaboration between IT and business stakeholders
  • Well-defined and consistently applied application standards
  • Development of junior staff and contribution to long-term application strategy

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