Application Engineer

Job Type:

Full timeSalary

Job Description:

 

Location Details:  Remote Location.

Position Schedule / Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Position Summary: Serves as a team member in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and/or supporting moderately complex new or revised processes or systems.  Develops system specifications, prototypes, and all levels of documentation (e.g.; structure charts, screen designs, data flow diagrams, file layouts, report layouts, and job run descriptions) in accordance with IS standards. Responsible for the timely completion and quality of assigned deliverables and strives to achieve service level objectives.  Acquires an understanding of user requirements and prepares activity and progress reports for project tasks.  Develops estimates for project tasks and identifies potential impacts to project and recommends alternative solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities (briefly describe, if applicable, or indicate None):

None

Qualifications:

Required

Education (include minimum education and any licensing/certifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent level of work experience.

Experience:

• Designing, developing, implementing or supporting moderately complex information systems
• Identifying, analyzing and resolving business problems
• Building or supporting mainframe, distributed systems or Web based systems

Knowledge and Skills:

• Mainframe, distributed, and/or Web-based system design and development
• Programming languages (e.g., COBOL II,  JAVA)
• Operating systems (e.g., MVS, Windows XP, UNIX)
• Database management systems (e.g., IMS DB, DB2, Oracle,  SQL Server)
• Online communication (e.g., IMS DC, CICS)
• System development tools (Endevor, IMS Expert, Xpediter, SQA Team Test, Eclipse, JAVA)
• PC fundamental tools (MS Office)
• Systems operation practices
• Security and control procedures
• Structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing
• Iterative and rapid programming concepts
• ‘Use case’ requirements analysis

Preferred

• Database design and/or modeling
• User interface design
• Web applications or mainframe

FLEX WORK IN WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is currently able to work remotely from a home office location for day-to-day operations unless occasional travel for meetings, collaborative activities, or team building activities is specified by leadership. This is subject to change based on amendments and/or modifications to the ACG Flex Work policy.

Compensation & Benefits Overview:

ACG complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding required benefits (including PTO, paid sick leave, etc.).

Compensation

Applications Engineer will earn a competitive annual salary of $80,000-$100,000 with annual bonus potential, based on performance.

Benefits

At ACG, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Health & Wellness

• Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services).
   

Financial Protection & Insurance

• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options.
   

Retirement & Savings

• 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals
• 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax.
• Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting
• Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.
   

Time Off & Leave

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment.
• Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements.
• Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month.
• Paid Holidays:
• Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
• Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
• Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.

Career Growth & Education

• Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG).
• Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
   

Additional Perks

• Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts.
• Adoption assistance program.

Job Posting Period:

This position is expected to remain posted through August 31st; however, it may close at any time once a qualified candidate pool is identified.

Who We Are

Become a part of something bigger.

The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.

By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

And when you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.

We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.

To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com

Important Note:

ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.  

The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job.  This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.

AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.