Senior Application Engineer

Navy Federal Credit Union

. Serve as the primary technical owner and senior escalation point for the QRM platform .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $114,500 - $179,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Azure-hosted enterprise applications, ensuring application stability, security, and operational performance. Proven ability to lead incident response, conduct root cause analysis, and mentor team members while driving continuous improvement and technical direction.

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Azure Application SupportIncident Response LeadershipSQL ProficiencyPlatform Ownership ExperienceTechnical Direction and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Application EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentAzure IaaSSQL ServerData IntegrationScripting/AutomationChange ManagementVulnerability RemediationProduction SupportEnterprise Application Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTroubleshootingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Azure Data FactoryMicrosoft SQL ServerSSASHybrid Cloud EnvironmentsMonitoring Services

Industry Keywords

Operational Risk ManagementAudit ReadinessSecurity ComplianceChange ManagementDisaster Recovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudMS SQL ServerSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary technical owner and senior escalation point for the QRM platform
Own application stability, operational performance, security posture, production service health, and platform reliability
Design, develop, support, and optimize application components, Azure-hosted infrastructure, virtual machines, data integration workflows, and platform services
Lead incident response, root cause analysis, vulnerability remediation, access reviews, change management, release coordination, disaster recovery readiness, and continuous improvement
Partner with business stakeholders, software vendors, infrastructure, network, security, and database teams
Deliver enhancements, manage vendor escalations, resolve complex issues, and address technical risks and dependencies
Own technical debt management, infrastructure modernization, upgrade planning, roadmap input, audit readiness, and operational improvement
Provide technical direction, establish operational standards, mentor team members, contribute to engineering best practices, and communicate platform status and risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience
10+ years of experience in application engineering, software development, or enterprise application support
Minimum 5 years of experience serving as a lead engineer, platform owner, technical owner, or senior support engineer for a business-critical enterprise application
Experience supporting Azure-hosted enterprise applications and infrastructure, including Azure IaaS virtual machines, storage, networking, monitoring, security services, and hybrid cloud environments
Experience with Azure Data Factory or similar enterprise data integration and orchestration platforms
Strong technical proficiency with SQL, .NET application ecosystems, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), scripting/automation, and enterprise application support practices
Experience leading incident response, root cause analysis, vulnerability remediation, change management, release management, and production support activities
Experience managing vendor-supported enterprise applications, including support escalations, defect remediation, upgrade planning, and coordination across infrastructure, security, database, and business teams
Experience supporting applications subject to regulatory, audit, security, financial reporting, or operational risk management requirements
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Monday–Friday availability, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Meaningful career experience
Energized, engaged and committed culture
Fierce appreciation for teams
Equal Employment Opportunity
Medical accommodations during the application and hiring process