Application Support Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Incident & Problem Management

• Own end-to-end resolution of incidents escalated from L1.
• Perform deep troubleshooting of Java applications, logs, JVM parameters, and platform components.
• Actively participate in or lead Major Incident (MI) bridges.
• Perform RCA and implement permanent fixes.
• Identify recurring issues, trends, and preventive actions.

Change, Release & Operational Readiness

• Review and support production changes related to applications/middleware.
• Perform post-change validation and production checkouts.
• Highlight risks related to Java versions, certificates, dependencies, and configurations.
• Ensure applications meet availability, performance, and resilience targets.

Monitoring, Automation & Maintenance

• Monitor application health, performance metrics, and system behavior.
• Develop and enhance automation scripts (Shell/Python/PowerShell) for health checks, validations, and repetitive tasks.
• Improve monitoring dashboards, alerts, and observability coverage.
• Maintain and update runbooks, SOPs, and KB articles.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication

• Work closely with Dev (L3/L4), Infrastructure, DB, Middleware, and Security teams.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned applications.
• Provide clear technical updates during incidents and changes.

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong Java and .Net fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• Strong Unix/Linux and networking skills.
• Scripting (Shell/Python/PowerShell) - development & optimization.
• Experience with observability tools: Splunk, Grafana, AppDynamics, ELK.
• Solid understanding of ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change).
• Experience in RCA, DR validation, and resilience operations.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ownership mindset and ability to handle high pressure issues.
• Clear communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience & Education

• 3-6 years in application support, production operations, or ARO.
• Bachelor s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Rotational shifts including nights/weekends/holidays.
• Fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Hybrid working model