NextHire Try for free

Gemological Institute of America

Posted 26 Oct 2026

Application Engineer - Swing Shift

Apply with NextHire Auto Apply fills in the application for you.
Employment
Full time
Posted
26 Oct 2026

About the role

The Application Engineer supports the implementation and maintenance of software applications that meet business needs. This role exists to help deliver reliable and well-tested software while gaining hands-on experience with modern tools and practices. The position works closely with senior engineers, product managers, and QA teams to learn best practices and contribute to high-quality solutions. This role provides strong growth opportunities in a collaborative engineering environmentCompetencies
  • Basic understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. 
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and software engineering practices. 
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback. 
  • Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude. 
  • Good time management and organizational skills. 
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of IT experience in building front-end and/or back-end systems.
  • Basic experience of Java.
  • Familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, NodeJS, Spring).
  • Basic understanding of version control (Git) and Agile development.
  • Exposure to relational databases (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Industry experience preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, write clean code, and work effectively in a team environment.
Essentials

Essential Dutieswrite, Test, And Maintain Code For Software Applications Under Guidance Of Senior Engineers.

Assist In Developing And Enhancing Front-End And/Or Back-End Components.

Participate In Code Reviews And Incorporate Feedback To Improve Code Quality.

Write Basic Unit And Integration Tests To Support Application Reliability.

Help Troubleshoot And Resolve Bugs And Support Issues.

Follow Established Coding Standards, Documentation Practices, And Processes.

Collaborate With Team Members In Agile Ceremonies (Stand-Ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives).

Learn And Apply New Technologies, Tools, And Frameworks As Needed.

Perform Other Tasks As Assigned.

Additional Requirements

Participation In Agile Practices (Scrum)

Role Is Primarily Office-Based

Willingness To Learn And Grow Within The Organization

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.

85% of jobs are never posted

The AI Outreach Agent writes to recruiters and hiring managers at the companies you pick, from your own Gmail.

Try AI Outreach