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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.
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
Active involvement in and ownership of Support Project items, covering Stability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness initiatives
Performs other duties and functions as assigned
Provide advanced L2/L3 support for complex business applications in production environments
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents and problems efficiently, minimizing downtime and business impact
Implement proactive monitoring solutions and perform regular health checks to identify and address potential issues
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents and contribute to problem resolution
Execute application deployments and configuration changes following change management processes
Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency
Collaborate closely with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless application delivery and support
Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles
Participate in on-call rotation as required
Requirements:
5-8 years experience in an Application Support role
Experience installing, configuring or supporting business applications
Experience with some programming languages and willingness/ability to learn
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
Knowledge/ experience of problem Management Tools
Good all-round technical skills
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 stakeholders
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
Experience: 7-12 years of progressive experience in an Application Support or Production Support role, preferably within a complex enterprise or banking environment
Operating Systems: Solid IT support experience with UNIX/Linux and Windows server environments, including command-line operations and basic system administration
Databases: Proficiency in supporting applications interacting with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and ability to perform basic SQL querying for data analysis and troubleshooting
Scripting & Automation: Strong proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automating operational tasks, data extraction, and troubleshooting
Architecture Understanding: Demonstrated understanding of client-server architectures, including clustered and non-clustered configurations
Monitoring Tools: Hands-on experience with IT monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., ITRS Geneos, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana) for proactive issue detection and performance analysis
Deployment Tools: Experience with application deployment and release management tools (e.g., uDeploy, Release on Demand, Harness)
Networking Fundamentals: Basic to intermediate understanding of networking concepts, including load balancers, firewalls, DNS, and common network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S)
Application Support Lifecycle: Proven experience in the full lifecycle of application support, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of business applications
ITSM Tools: Experience with incident management, problem management, and change management processes and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
Nice to have:
Knowledge of or hands-on experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools such as Automation Anywhere, Xceptor, or Appian for process automation
Experience in RPA development and implementation using tools like Automation Anywhere or Appian
Relevant certifications in RPA tools (AA, Xceptor, Appian) or other core technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, databases)
Understanding of WebSphere Application Server architecture and/or Business Objects reporting
Prior experience supporting banking applications and infrastructure
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native application support