Senior Applications Support Specialist

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things!  We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose:

Honesty, Reliability, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Passion.

About the role and what you'll be doing: 

The Application Support Specialist is responsible for providing advanced technical support and expertise for the organization's software applications. This role involves troubleshooting complex issues, collaborating with development teams, and ensuring the stability and performance of applications.

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Troubleshooting:

• Handle escalated issues from L1 and L2 support teams, providing expert analysis and resolution.

• Perform root cause analysis for complex application problems and implement solutions.

Collaboration with Development:

• Work closely with development teams to address bugs, implement fixes, and enhance application functionality.

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve application quality.

Performance Optimization:

• Analyze application performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies.

Incident and Problem Management:

• Lead the resolution of critical incidents and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.

• Document solutions and contribute to the knowledge base for future reference.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the support function.

• Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices to enhance support capabilities.

User Support and Training:

• Provide guidance and training to L1 and L2 support teams to improve their technical skills.

• Assist in creating user documentation and training materials as needed.

Compliance and Security:

• Ensure application support activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.

• Collaborate with security teams to maintain application security and data integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 4 to 8 years of experience in application support or a related role, with a focus on advanced troubleshooting.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in programming languages, Linux/Unix, Autosys, SQL, and understanding of databases.

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and best practices.

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunte