Application Support Analyst
Posted 2 weeks ago by Oliver James
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Merseyside, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Application Support Analyst role is a fixed-term contract position focused on delivering exceptional support for business-critical applications. The successful candidate will manage application incidents, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to service management initiatives. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery. The role is based in Merseyside, with one day onsite per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own, manage, and resolve application incidents and queries, keeping documentation clear and up to date.
- Continuously build technical and business knowledge through internal and external training.
- Investigate root causes of issues, apply resolutions, and escalate when needed.
- Support service delivery by meeting KPIs and SLAs, contributing to incident/request reduction efforts.
- Oversee major and safety-critical incidents, ensuring proper lifecycle management and detailed logs.
- Collaborate with third-line support, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver updates and solutions.
- Spot and support process improvements, helping implement scalable solutions.
- Contribute to service management initiatives and cross-functional collaboration efforts.
- Participate in regular team meetings, sharing feedback and promoting best practices.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in an Application Support environment.
- Solid grounding in ITIL principles.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities across various technical levels.
- A proactive, automation-focused approach.
- Familiarity with Software Development environments and the SDLC.
- Hands-on experience with bespoke applications and related tech stacks.
- Competent in SQL Server / T-SQL querying.
- Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- A customer-centric mindset with a passion for resolving issues.
- Experience with ITSM tools.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Merseyside
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Application Support Analyst - Fixed Term Contract
Are you a technically minded problem-solver with a passion for delivering outstanding support across business-critical applications? We're looking for a proactive and adaptable Application Support Analyst to join a fast-paced team, where you'll play a key role in ensuring core systems run smoothly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Own, manage, and resolve application incidents and queries, keeping documentation clear and up to date.
- Continuously build technical and business knowledge through internal and external training.
- Investigate root causes of issues, apply resolutions, and escalate when needed.
- Support service delivery by meeting KPIs and SLAs, contributing to incident/request reduction efforts.
- Oversee major and safety-critical incidents, ensuring proper lifecycle management and detailed logs.
- Collaborate with third-line support, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver updates and solutions.
- Spot and support process improvements, helping implement scalable solutions.
- Contribute to service management initiatives and cross-functional collaboration efforts.
- Participate in regular team meetings, sharing feedback and promoting best practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in an Application Support environment.
- Solid grounding in ITIL principles.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities across various technical levels.
- A proactive, automation-focused approach.
- Familiarity with Software Development environments and the SDLC.
- Hands-on experience with bespoke applications and related tech stacks.
- Competent in SQL Server / T-SQL querying.
- Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- A customer-centric mindset with a passion for resolving issues.
- Experience with ITSM tools.
Location: Merseyside - 1 day onsite per week
If this sounds like the right fit for you or if you'd like to learn more, then please apply directly!
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