Sr. Staff Applications Engineer

Job Title:

Sr. Applications Operations Engineer
Job Type: Contract to hire

Job Location:

Cincinnati, OH / remote

Our client is seeking a hands-on Applications Operations Engineer to support and maintain critical applications, data pipelines, and processing platforms. This role owns operational performance, uptime, and continuous improvement across multiple systems and products.

• Lead day-to-day operations for business-critical applications and platforms
• Partner with product and business teams to define support models and KPIs
• Monitor system performance, uptime, and SLA adherence
• Own incident management, including escalation and root cause analysis
• Implement proactive monitoring and automation to prevent outages
• Build capacity and performance models to support system scalability
• Drive operational improvements, standardization, and efficiency across teams
• Conduct system health checks and lead continuous improvement efforts
• Communicate system status, risks, and updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance

• Strong experience in Application Support, IT Operations, or SRE-type environments
• Proven ability to manage incidents, outages, and root cause analysis
• Experience with monitoring tools, automation, and performance optimization
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and drive cross-functional alignment

• Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years experience, OR
• Associate’s degree + 7+ years experience, OR
• 3+ years in Application Operations / IT Support (or similar)
• Military experience considered equivalent

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.