Production/ Application / Linux Engineer
Job Title: Application Services Engineer — Production / Deployment — Support / System Admin Location: 100% Remote (US) Employment Type: Contract Job Summary We are seeking a technically driven Application Services Engineer responsible for application deployment, configuration, upgrades, and operational support across AWS and customer-hosted environments. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring reliable deployments, troubleshooting issues, and improving automation and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and upgrade enterprise applications in cloud and on-prem environments Execute deployments following agile methodologies and runbooks Perform post-deployment validation and environment health checks Maintain accurate documentation of deployments and upgrades Monitor application environments and resolve performance or availability issues Troubleshoot application, middleware, and configuration problems Support automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Collaborate with DevOps, SRE, and Infrastructure teams Participate in off-hours or weekend deployment activities when required Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives Document runbooks, procedures, and troubleshooting guides Participate in incident reviews and corrective actions Required Skills and Experience 2 to 5 years of experience in application support, deployment engineering, systems administration, or similar roles Experience with application installation, configuration, and support Basic to intermediate Linux skills and command-line experience Familiarity with SQL or relational databases (SQL Server, PL/SQL, etc.) Exposure to automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Good written and verbal communication skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience) Understanding or willingness to work in HIPAA/compliance environments Preferred Skills Experience with J2EE middleware such as WebLogic, WebSphere, or JBoss Experience working with AWS environments Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience with monitoring and alerting tools Healthcare or payer domain experience Apply To this Job Company : TechPlusHire Salary : Work from home