Application Support Engineer Job at Citi (Mississauga)

Job Description

The Application Support Engineer 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.

Job Responsibility

Provides technical and business support for users of Citi Applications
Provides quick resolutions to app issues, driving stability, efficiency and effectiveness improvements
Maintains application systems that have completed the development stage and are running in the daily operations of the firm
Manages, maintains and supports applications and their operating environments, focusing on stability, quality and functionality against service level expectations
Start of day checks, continuous monitoring, and regional handover
Perform same day risk reconciliations
Develop and maintain technical support documentation
Identifies ways to maximize the potential of the applications used
Assess risk and impact of production issues and escalate to business and technology management in a timely manner
Ensures that storage and archiving procedures are in place and functioning correctly
Formulates and defines scope and objectives for complex application enhancements and problem resolution
Reviews and develops application contingency planning to ensure availability to users
Partners with appropriate development and production support areas to prioritize bug fixes and support tooling requirements
Participate in application releases, from development, testing and deployment into production
Engages in post implementation analysis to ensure successful system design and functionality
Considers implications of the application of technology to the current environment
Identifies risks, vulnerabilities and security issues
communicates impact
Ensures essential procedures are followed and helps to define operating standards and processes
Act as a liaison between users/traders, interfacing internal technology groups and vendors
Expected to be able to raise problems to appropriate technology and business teams, while adhering to Service Level Agreements
Acts as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations
Directly impacts the business by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others
impacts own team and closely related work teams
Exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information
Active involvement in and ownership of Support Project items, covering Stability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness initiatives
Performs other duties and functions as assigned
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Requirements

5-8 years’ experience in an Application Support role
Experience installing, configuring or supporting business applications
Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, middleware, databases, and hybrid cloud environments
Proven experience managing SEV1/SEV2 incidents, driving RCA, and ensuring rapid restoration of service
Strong command of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Knowledge Management)
Advanced execution capabilities and ability to adjust quickly to changes and re-prioritization
Effective written and verbal communications including ability to explain technical issues in simple terms that non-IT staff can understand
Demonstrated analytical skills
Issue tracking and reporting using tools
Effectively share information with other support team members and with other technology teams
Ability to plan and organize workload
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate appropriately to relevant stakeholder
Technical Skills – Production Support Focus: Unix/Linux: log analysis, process debugging, performance troubleshooting
Databases: Oracle & MongoDB, query debugging, performance triage
Middleware & Messaging: Kafka (consumer lag, offsets), TIBCO EMS (queue depth, delivery issues)
Container & Cloud Platforms: OpenShift, ECS, Kubernetes, Google Cloud
Monitoring & Logging: ITRS Geneos, AppDynamics, Grafana
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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