Application Support Analyst

Application Support Analyst

Duration: 6+ months (possible extension or conversion)

Location: HYBRID W/ ONSITE REQUIREMENT 2/3 days onsite

Irving, TX 75039

Manager Notes:

Looking for 5 + years in application Support working with ETL tools preferably Ab Initio (but others would work too)

MUST have good skills in Unix (shell) script writing and Oracle SQL scripts writing.

This profile would be more on the application development side and will not be a a system admin

Will convert to FTE.

The Apps Support Sr Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities :

Perform technical operational tasks on routine basis within OLA.

Trouble shooting issues reported by users and issues self-detected within SLA Independently resolve all known issues and 80% of newly occurred issues, including data investigations.

Monitoring and recover all processes.

Maintain environment stabilities

Coordinate with Level 3 ad Development team on resolving issues in PROD environment and provide feedback.

Collect environment improvement points and provide a plan to Development team and application owners.

Planning and coordinating release knowledge sharing, migrations, disaster recovery Documentations

Provide knowledge and support training for new team members

Develop support-script and simplify-issue-investigation scripts

Take lead on new implementations and rollouts

Qualifications :

4+ years of experience in application development and/or Application support

3+ years in Ab Initio and Database related projects

3+ years with Unix commands, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, ETL, WebSphere, job scheduling tools, system monitoring tools like App Dynamic

Knowledge on IT service process ITIL and have mindset of DevOps

Knowledge on Abinitio, Hadoop and shell scripting is preferred

Knowledge on Finance accounting domain

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Attention to detail troubleshooting Log analysis skills though out application components

Willing to work flexible hours.

Education:

Degree in Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience