A renowned investment firm requires a senior systems support analyst to provide a lead technical role on all SQL based applications. Work closely with the Digital support and development teams to continuously improve the stability in this environment. Tertiary qualification with MS Windows and SQL Server, SQL Scripting, eCommerce Web application environment and IT application support. Linux experience mandatory.
Duties:

• Provide a lead technical role on all SQL based applications.
• Work with domains to continuously drive application architecture and configuration improvement.
• Work closely with the digital support and development teams to continuously improve the stability in this environment.
• Work with domains and support teams to improve software deployment techniques and procedures.
• Ensure that software releases deployed into the production environment follow documented IT procedures.
• Ensure all agreed release and support procedures are followed.
• Provide 2nd line application technical support on all applications and databases to support teams and all Retail Domains when required.
• Afterhours standby and support may be required from time to time.
• Liaise with 3rd line development teams to resolve user incidents, when required.
• Adhere to agile work management methodologies.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in computer science or information systems.
• Excellent Microsoft Windows and SQL server knowledge with practical experience.
• SQL scripting skills.
• Significant experience in an eCommerce web application environment and IIS management.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of a Windows Server environment.
• Significant previous experience in a pressurised operations support environment.
• Five+ years’ work experience in an IT applications support environment.
• Linux experience mandatory

Attributes

• A good understanding of application development principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of the company’s application environment would be a distinct advantage.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong logical thinking and deductive reasoning.
• Tenacity and execution.
• Planning and managing people and process.
• Effective communication style.
• Stress tolerant.
• Team player.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Posted on 06 Jun 09:35