Systems Applications Engineer

At Veterans United, we’re not just about closing loans — we’re about creating life-changing moments for Veterans and military families. With over 500,000 VA Loans closed and the title of the Nation’s #1 VA lender for homebuyers, our success is measured in the lives we’ve impacted. Now, we’re looking for a Systems Applications Engineer to help us continue that mission.

About the Role:

This position is located in-seat in Columbia, MO.

As a Systems Applications Engineer, you will be a senior technical expert responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of our data-centric and enterprise support applications. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless operation of our systems to empower business processes and data-driven insights. You will work cross-functionally to understand business needs, act as a technical consultant to stakeholders, and mentor junior team members.

Job responsibilities may encompass:

• Lead the installation, configuration, patching, and updating of critical applications used in core business processes or by data professionals.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and proactively optimize the performance and scalability of these applications to meet rising data volumes and usage demands
• Take ownership of complex technical issues, collaborating with vendors and internal teams to drive resolution and ensure system reliability.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand business processes, advise on best practices, and translate requirements into application usage and configuration strategies.
• Investigate new technologies, tools, and strategies to enhance our data and application landscape, proposing and implementing solutions for improved efficiency and functionality.
• Actively contribute to making the team and culture stronger by assisting with other duties as needed, excluding licensed activity.
  
  

About You:

• Organized and Detail-Oriented: You have a talent for keeping projects on track and managing multiple priorities without letting details slip through the cracks. Your structured approach allows you to bring clarity and order to even the most complex projects.
• Analytical Problem Solver: You’re a systems thinker who enjoys applying analytical skills to help provide solutions. “Why” is a question you ask a lot, and you know how to leverage data to find the answer.
• A Strong Communicator: You can flex your communication style as you speak to various collaborator groups, and you have a knack for simplifying complexity and translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A Lifelong Learner: You love to learn about emerging trends in project management and technology. You’re comfortable knowing a little about a lot of different topics, and you can quickly and independently fill knowledge gaps as needed.
• Flexible: It energizes you to flex your focus between the big picture and the nitty gritty details, and you love a job that provides variety in your day-to-day work.
• A Positive Force: You love to rally a group of people around a common goal, and you can motivate and influence the people around you toward a positive outcome. When you hit challenges, you’re able to learn, adapt and stay optimistic.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in Linux and Windows server administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, and supporting a mix of data management, messaging, and administration tools.
• Experience with data flow, messaging, search, and workflow tools (RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, NiFi, Kafka, Camunda, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of effective project management techniques; principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and document complex system design activities and to configure systems to be consistent with institutional policies and procedures.
• Experience influencing others without positional control.
  
  

About Us:

At Veterans United Home Loans, we’re passionate about helping veterans and military families achieve their homeownership dreams. We’ve closed over 500,000 VA loans in just two decades and are the #1 VA lender for homebuyers in the nation. But our success isn’t just in numbers. We measure success by living our values every day: Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity, and Enhance Lives Every Day. We’re dedicated to providing friendly service and lifting people and communities across the country.

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our team includes successful individuals from various fields like fitness/sports, sales, hospitality, education, and public service. If you’re driven, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Learn more about us on Glassdoor and our career site at vu.com/careers

Veterans United Home Loans and its affiliates are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected classifications.