Specialist: Application Support

SUMMARY:
Our client in the financial industry is looking to recruit a Specialist: Application Support

POSITION INFO:

Key Performance Areas:

The setup and maintenance of the application:

• Preventative maintenance.
• Problem solving / trouble shooting and daily support on applications.
• Assist with installation and upgrading of the software on the servers.
• Assist with testing of new application releases or fixes.
• Skills transfer to other application support specialists.
• Involved with application configuration management.
• Proactive monitoring of the application to ensure exceptions is detected as early as possible.
• Involved in application projects (upgrades and new).

Software Security:

• Assist with setting up / controlling application access.

IT change management:

• Assist with detail impact analysis of changes on the system.
• Assist with providing system architecture with detail on system and applications.
• Provide input when required for reporting at IT change management committee.

Reporting and customer interaction:

• Maintaining a call handling process, and liaising with customers to establish details of their problems or requirements, investigation and resolution.
• Achieving targets as per agreed SLA’s.
• Compiling complete and accurate reporting.
• Interaction with various departments within company and the application vendors.
• Escalation to management regarding exceptions and errors

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and skills:

• Degree/National Diploma in IT Technology or relevant qualification in Information Systems is essential.
• 3-year IT support experience is essential.
• IT Banking support experience is essential.
• Technical aptitude of banking systems and applications used is essential.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work through complex problems is essential.
• Ability to translate technical responses in a way that users can understand and relate to is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills and relationship management is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• A self-starter, who requires low levels of direct supervision, is essential.
• Willing to work irregular hours and to be on standby on a regular basis as well as working on Saturdays is essential.

Role model for six company Behaviours (Must)

• Care – Treat colleagues and customers with dignity, integrity and respect
• Harona – Protect and enhance our reputation. Be proud of who we are
• Achieve – Drive performance at pace and deliver on our promises
• Nurture – Actively participate in our communities
• Grow – Develop ourselves and our people
• Energise – Demonstrate positive energy, enthusiasm and passion. Celebrate success!

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