ECS is seeking an Application Engineer I to work in our Albuquerque, NM office.

Job Description:
ECS is looking for an Application Engineer I, providing support for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM! This is a remote position, but the candidate must be able to travel on-site as needed.

As an Application Engineer I, you will be working with a team developing and/or maintaining web-based applications using tools such as Ruby on Rails or Java. You will analyze functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities; translate detailed design into application systems; test, debug, and refine applications to produce the required product; prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation; enhance applications to improve performance and add functionality; and provide technical direction to engineers to ensure program deadlines are met.

To accomplish this, you will need two years' experience in Linux environments, relational database, experience in HTML, CSS, Javascript, Data Structures, and Algorithms. And finally, knowledge of, and desire to follow IT Operations best practices and procedures such as issue management and incident response.

Required Skills:

• Two years' experience working in full stack application development
• Two years' experience developing web-based applications using tools - such as Ruby on Rails or Java
• Experience using Agile development methodologies
• Effective oral and written communications skills along with a strong customer service commitment
• Familiar with information security best practices

Desired Skills:

• Experience integrating front end and back-end APIs to allow agnostic use of other front-end frameworks
• Experience with Rails testing frameworks such as Rspec and Git

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.