Senior IT Engineer - Enterprise Apps

As the Senior IT Engineer - Enterprise Apps at Recursion, you'll take charge of key responsibilities including requirements elicitation from various stakeholders, proof of concept leadership for new technologies, and full application lifecycle management of our Enterprise and Departmental Applications. Your role will involve managing API and integration projects, driving performance optimization, and collaborating with the InfoSec team on threat detection.

To be considered for the Senior IT Engineer - Enterprise Apps role at Recursion, candidates should have at least 12 years of comprehensive experience in Enterprise IT, with 8+ years focused on implementing Enterprise Technologies such as ERP and HRIS systems. Familiarity with architectural frameworks like ITIL or TOGAF is crucial, and experience in the Pharma/BioTech sector is preferred.

A strong candidate for the Senior IT Engineer - Enterprise Apps position at Recursion will possess hands-on implementation experience with ERP, HRIS, and Clinical Development systems. Additionally, the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and a proactive approach to problem-solving are traits that will set you apart.

In the role of Senior IT Engineer - Enterprise Apps at Recursion, application lifecycle management involves overseeing the entire process from requirements gathering and design to implementation and ongoing maintenance. You'll ensure the applications are secure, efficient, and meet performance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues that impact user experience.

The work environment for the Senior IT Engineer - Enterprise Apps at Recursion is dynamic and collaborative, based fully onsite in Salt Lake City. You will work closely with a driven IT and Information Security team, as well as other departments, fostering a culture of innovation and shared success in achieving our goal of decoding biology to advance drug discovery.

Begin by outlining your relevant experience with Enterprise Applications, highlighting specific systems you've worked with. Discuss your role in managing various application lifecycles and provide examples of how you've contributed to improvements in performance and user accessibility.

Explain your approach to communicating complex technical concepts in an easily understandable manner. Share a specific instance where you successfully translated business needs into technical requirements, reinforcing the importance of collaboration and clarity in those discussions.

Discuss various methodologies you've implemented for performance enhancement, such as analyzing usage patterns or employing monitoring tools. Provide a detailed example of a specific project where your optimization efforts resulted in significant improvements in application performance.

Detail a specific proof of concept you spearheaded, explaining the technology evaluated, the goals set, and the results achieved. Emphasize the impact it had on decision-making processes within the organization.

Share your methods for partnering with InfoSec teams, such as regular security assessments and the implementation of proactive security measures. Provide an example where this collaboration helped avert a potential threat or attack.

Describe your experience managing APIs and various application integrations. Highlight any specific projects where you designed and supervised integration architectures, ensuring smooth data flows and compatibility across systems.

Discuss the monitoring tools and processes you use to track application performance against SLAs. Provide an instance where your proactive monitoring led to adjustments or improvements that resulted in better compliance.

Explain how thorough documentation supports effective application management and promotes team collaboration. Share a specific instance where your documentation practices enhanced project delivery or operational efficiency.

Illustrate a situation where you successfully diagnosed and resolved a challenging application problem. Emphasize your analytical skills and the steps you took to ensure the issue was permanently addressed.

Discuss the resources you utilize, such as online courses, industry conferences, or professional groups, to keep your knowledge up-to-date. Mention any specific technologies you are currently exploring that could benefit Recursion.