IT Application Support Specialist – 2nd Level Support

Application Support Specialist

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We are looking for a skilled Application Support Specialist to ensure the reliable operation of our core banking systems through effective incident management and application support. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining system stability, coordinating across teams, managing changes, and driving automation within a dynamic, 24/7 on-call environment.

• Provide end-user and platform support for Service Now, including incident/request handling, troubleshooting access and workflow issues, and ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs.

• Maintain system stability by monitoring tickets, coordinating with technical teams, and supporting users with guidance on Service Now processes and best practices.

• Ensuring the operation of core banking applications in respect to application management (2nd level support)

• Processing of incident tickets generated by monitoring systems and the local service desk within SLAs

• Performing coordination / communication tasks between incident managers, applications service owners, 3rd-level support and other IT / Business stakeholders

• Takeover of periodical on-call duty (weekly 7x24)

• Administration of change requests, for application related process fulfillment

• Participation in periodic releases on weekends

• Engage in projects relating to operational aspects for existing or newly integrated applications

• Routine data cleansing of the systems

• Process optimization and automation of repetitive tasks including handover to L1 (Control Center)

• Keep application operation documentation (knowledge database) up to date

• Service Now specialist/administrator support skills

• Completed IT training (Degree in Computer Science or other IT related certification)

• At least 2 years of professional experience in application support

• Good Unix know-how (shell scripting is an advantage)

• Knowledge of Windows OS at server level

• Knowledge of database, AWA, Splunk, Dynatrace.

• ITIL Foundation certification

• Ideally, experience in banking with a knowledge of financial products

• Process-oriented and analytical approach

• Enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills

• Highly motivated, and proactive, with an eagerness to learn and take on new concepts

• Good written and spoken English, German an advantage

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