Application Development Engineer

Application Development Engineer

The Role

The Application Development Engineer supports the design, development, and maintenance of automation solutions, operational tools, and internal applications that improve team productivity and reduce manual effort. This role works closely with senior engineers and automation leads to support operational excellence and AI-driven initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and enhance internal web applications and utilities, and build simple front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
• Create and maintain Python-based backend services and APIs.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, and create workflows using Power Automate and Playwright.
• Support automation initiatives that reduce manual operational work, and maintain and enhance existing automation solutions.
• Assist with AI-enabled solutions, enterprise tool integrations, and productivity and support tools.
• Create dashboards and operational reports, support Datadog dashboard and reporting enhancements, and develop interfaces for operational metrics and analytics.
• Assist with integrations involving Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Datadog, and Microsoft Graph APIs.
• Assist in testing, debugging, and supporting applications, troubleshoot application issues and automation failures, and participate in incident investigations when required.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, update runbooks and support guides, and participate in knowledge-sharing activities.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

Required

• Working knowledge of Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
• Ability to build and debug backend services, APIs, and automation scripts.

• Strong problem-solving skills and interest in learning new technologies.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with Power Automate, Playwright, Datadog, or Microsoft Graph APIs.

Skills

Dashboard Development, Datadog, Incident Management, JavaScript, Microsoft Graph

Location & Compensation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Texas, United States

Compensation Range: $68,000 - $102,000

Who We Are

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations-delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

As part of our recruitment process, UST may use AI or automated tools to support activities such as application screening, scheduling, or interview assistance. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Where applicable law requires it, further notice will be provided separately.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.