Channels support specialist – Branch service hub/Newgen Job Equity Bank
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure availability of assigned applications 24/7
- Manage open tickets resolution times on ticket SLA's and manage vendor on issues/incidents raised with them for resolution
- Document and describe application defects and track those defects to resolution.
- Perform capacity and performance management for the Branch Service Hub, Newgen applications and its components
- Support projects delivery within timelines
- Configure, test and deploy newly released fixes into UAT, Pre-prod and subsequent migration to production environments
- Level II support for client facing application issues raised by level 1 support analysts
- Prepare method of procedure (MOP) documents and training manuals to be used by level 1 engineers to troubleshoot and resolve known issues in the Branch Service Hub and its components
- Maintain system uptime on set standards and ensure proper escalation where required
- Formulation and validation of SQL scripts for generating business reports
- Drive efforts to proactively identify application or system issues improving availability and performance
- In depth knowledge of code deployments and SDLC processes
- Using organization skills maintains personal knowledge of recent environment/software updates to ensure accurate customer communication
- Document application workflows, create the ability to identify issues at their different layers within the application architecture
- Participates in training programs to continuously improve product knowledge and service skills
- Strong business awareness and understanding of organizational needs.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Goal-oriented with high personal standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled in coaching and mentoring others.
- Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing
- Strong coaching skills
- Culture sensitivity and adaptable in diverse environments
- Degree in Computer Science, IT, Telecommunications or related qualifications.
- Knowledge of cloud technologies e.g. Microsoft Azure, AWS etc.
- Ability to carry out integrations through completion of System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing.
- Understanding of branch operations e.g. Account opening, payments
- Ability to work with diverse teams and various stakeholders to accomplish tasks in heterogeneous 24×7 high-availability operations environments, with significant levels of direct customer interaction.
- Good knowledge and experience working with Databases: Oracle PLSQL, MySQL, Postgres
- Solution architecture troubleshooting, performance tuning and problem resolution.
- Knowledge of application server Administration: Preferably WebLogic.
- Programming skills an added advantage.
- Excellent communications skills, good listener, team player, positive attitude is a must.
- Able to maintain a good relationship with internal customers.
- Able to work under pressure and be quality orientated
- Available to take part in 24 x 7 support coverage roster
- Knowledge in container-based technologies like Kubernetes and OpenShift is an added advantage.
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