Application Support Engineer

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Full time
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Job offered by: Scrumconnect Consultancy
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Category: IT & Technology
Job Information

Date Opened: 24/12/2024

Job Type: Permanent

Work Experience: 4-5 years

Industry: Public Sector and Government

Salary: 25 - 30k Inside IR35

City: Staines

Province: Surrey

Country: United Kingdom

Postal Code: TW18

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality support services to ensure the smooth operation of live applications

Investigate and resolve issues promptly, with minimal impact on users

Implement working practices to support iterative/agile development and/or cloud-based applications

Monitor application performance and identify areas for improvement

Provide guidance and training to users on new software releases and updated features

Devise permanent or temporary corrections and workarounds for faults and errors

Adhere to established safety, security, and quality standards

Capture user feedback to inform future application development

Implement general or site-specific modifications as required

Update documentation to reflect changes and enhancements

Maintain application data accuracy and integrity

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of software applications and their maintenance

Experience with application management software and tools (e.g. monitoring, logging, incident management)

Familiarity with agile development methodologies and cloud-based technologies

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with developers, users, and other stakeholders

Ability to analyze data and identify trends to inform application improvement

Knowledge of quality standards (e.g. ISO, Agile) and experience with testing methodologies

Required Certificates

SFIA-3 certification or equivalent

Minimum 2 years' experience in an application support role

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

Familiarity with ITIL principles (optional but desirable)

Nice to have

Experience with cloud-based applications and platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) and experience with automation tools

Certification in a relevant area (e.g. ITIL, agile development)

Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices

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