Support Analyst

Support Analyst Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Support Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Text log files located on IBM servers running AIX OS/WAS logs;
  • Define needed Support Tools for use to make support process better;
  • Data held on DB2 databases by running queries;
  • To be able to reproduce issues before escalating to Interfront QA Team;
  • Responsible for ensuring a 24/7 support coverage for our client’s Production System;
  • To provide Interfront developers and testers with all information they require in resolving the bugs;
  • Remedy Action Request System (when on Standby);
  • To raise valid Interfront defects adding all required information into JIRA Defects to the appropriate departments;
  • Discussions with business owners;
  • Knowing Interfront Support Software both tactical and strategic;
  • Providing assistance and training to other members of the team;
  • Analysing and resolving complex product issues, using analytical, technical or programming skills;
  • Responding with empathy to customers, dealing with their needs, and acknowledge their operational pressures and deadlines;
  • Documenting solutions and producing written guidance on resolution steps and procedures;
  • Guiding, advising and coaching both colleagues and customers on issue and problem resolution.

Requirements:

  • Development capability in a scripting language;
  • The ability be self-taught and drive continuous improvement;
  • Business analysis qualification and experience;
  • SQL queries;
  • Experience with XML and XSDs;
  • SSH Terminal commands;
  • Experience as a Support Analyst;
  • Solid SQL and XML experience, atleast 3 years;
  • Experience with scripting languagesatleast 2 years;
  • Demonstrated ability to work with business process models (UML), atleast 3 years;
  • Proven ability to read system logs and software build scripts;
  • Knowledge of Configuration Management;
  • Atleast 3 years working knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC);
  • Information Technology or Technical qualification – NDIT or Bachelors degree;
  • Exposure to Enterprise Architect as modeling tool will be an advantage.