Technical Application Analyst

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Python Application Support Engineer to join our Technical Operations team. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability and reliability of our mission-critical, Python-based applications. You will be responsible for timely incident resolution, deep-dive troubleshooting, implementing permanent fixes, and driving operational efficiency through automation.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Technical Troubleshooting & Incident Management

• Incident Resolution: Serve as the primary point of contact for complex Level 2 and Level 3 production incidents, diagnosing root causes and resolving issues across our Python application stack.
• Deep-Dive Analysis: Utilize log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack) and monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to quickly identify and address anomalies in application behavior.
• Code Debugging: Analyze, debug, and fix application issues directly within the Python codebase, including Flask/Django services, worker queues, and custom scripts.
• Database Health: Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct basic SQL/NoSQL query tuning and health checks (e.g., for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis).

Operational Excellence & Automation

• Monitoring & Alerting: Continuously refine and optimize application monitoring, alerting, and logging configurations to improve mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to resolve (MTTR).
• Python Automation: Develop, maintain, and enhance automated scripts (primarily in Python) to streamline routine operational tasks, reporting, health checks, and system recovery processes.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles for application support procedures and recurring issues.

Collaboration & Prevention

• Cross-Functional Fixes: Collaborate closely with the Development and DevOps teams to provide clear technical feedback on recurring issues and implement permanent, scalable solutions.
• Proactive Maintenance: Identify potential system bottlenecks, performance degradation points, and areas prone to failure, recommending and implementing preventative measures.

⚙️ Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Application Support, Production Support, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or a similar technical role.
• Python Expertise (Mandatory): Strong hands-on experience with Python scripting and programming, including the ability to read, debug, and modify application code.
• Operating Systems: Proficient working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
• Databases: Solid experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases, focusing on query analysis and performance.
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ROLE:  

Address technical issues relating to software implementation, function, and upgrades. Resolve customer complaints or problems and create product problem reports and troubleshoot documents for each issue. Work closely with application support and development teams to identify and resolve any technical problems that might arise during the development of software. Work with Implementation teams and Account managers to recommend solutions to new customer implementations and workflows.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Understanding the PeopleScout architecture and framework  
• Provide L2 support for tickets passed on by L1 support team using advanced knowledge of Java, SQL, Stored Procedures, Functions, and database development.  
• Analyze and understand Java code to debug, trace, and communicate technical issues effectively with the Development team.  
• Review application logs, perform exception analysis, monitor system performance, and identify root causes to ensure timely issue resolution and optimal application performance.
• Provide technical support to application support team
• Develop solutions to complex customer and software problems
• Assist with software design and development  
• Work within an agile environment  
• Deliver sprint commitments on time
• Be responsible for your own code, and work with others to improve the quality and deliver of theirs  
• Document troubleshooting guides and outcomes of problems, analysis and solutions for future re-use  

MUST HAVE SKILLS: 

• 5 to 8 years of experience in L2 Application Support, preferably supporting SaaS products.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with Java applications, SQL, and REST APIs.  
• Strong hands-on experience with Core Java (Java 8 or above).  
• Good understanding of Spring Boot and Java-based enterprise applications.
• Experience troubleshooting production issues, performing root cause analysis (RCA), and resolving incidents within SLA  
• Strong SQL skills with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.  
• Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and API testing tools like Postman.
• Ability to analyze application logs using tools such as Splunk, Kibana, ELK, or Grafana.
• Excellent customer communication skills with experience managing client interactions and providing timely updates.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow/Jira, Linux basics, and log analysis for application support

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced L2/L3 Support Analyst / Engineer to provide advanced technical support, troubleshoot complex application and cloud issues, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure platform stability across modern digital, data, AI, and Microsoft Azure environments. The role requires strong problem-management capabilities, ownership of critical incidents, effective escalation handling, and collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide L2/L3 technical support for business-critical applications and platforms.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, incident diagnosis, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Manage and resolve P1/P2 incidents, service disruptions, and recurring production issues within agreed SLAs.
• Perform problem management, identify recurring issues, and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support and troubleshoot Sitecore XM Cloud / Experience Edge, Next.js, Vercel, React Native, and Dynamics 365 CE/Dataverse environments.
• Troubleshoot APIs, Azure API Management, Azure Integration Services, and related integration issues.
• Provide support for Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure AI, and Azure-based data services.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications hosted on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure App Service.
• Use Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel for monitoring, diagnostics, alert analysis, and security-related troubleshooting..
• Prepare and maintain RCA, problem records, knowledge articles, troubleshooting guides, and operational documentation.
• Support knowledge transfer and mentor L1/L2 support teams on complex technical issues.
• Ensure application availability, reliability, performance, and overall platform stability.

Preferred Profile

• 6–8 years of experience in application production support / L2-L3 support / cloud application support.
• Hands-on experience supporting complex Azure-based digital applications and integrations.
• Experience working with enterprise ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and business stakeholders.

Support Engineer

The Support Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support for the Risk Management System (RMS) product, ensuring that both internal and external users can resolve issues quickly and efficiently. This role involves troubleshooting technical problems, providing solutions, and collaborating with engineering and QA teams to enhance the product. Additionally, the Support Engineer will assist with user training, monitor system performance, and contribute to continuous product improvement. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for users experiencing issues with the RMS platform, both internally and externally. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve product-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to users. 
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify and resolve recurring technical problems and escalate more complex issues. 
• Document support tickets, ensuring detailed tracking of issues, resolutions, and feedback. 
• Provide training and guidance to users on how to effectively use the RMS system.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing timely and effective solutions to any issues faced by users. 
• Assist in the preparation of knowledge base articles, user documentation, and FAQs to empower users to resolve minor issues independently.
• Respond to user queries in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring clear communication. 
• Proactively follow up with customers to ensure issues are resolved to their satisfaction.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 
• Prior experience in software support preferably in a fintech or financial services environment. 
• Experience with troubleshooting software and hardware issues in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with common support/ticketing tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, Selenium, Postman, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with databases like SQL.