Senior Application Support Analyst, GFT

Job title:

Senior Application Support Analyst, GFT

Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Job description

Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications. Come join us!Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.As the Senior Application Support Analyst, you will be responsible for maintenance and support of multiple Windows and Linux applications in Finance and Audit IT. You will partner across IT, assigned business lines and 3rd party vendor, to analyze issues and technical system needs in order to resolve business issues and provide business solutions. You will have opportunities to work on critical RBC applications.What will you do?Investigates, resolves, and reports on medium to highly complex technical issues requiring business application understanding. Works closely with business clients to understand priorities and impact, and provides timely and accurate reports to management and end-users on status of critical systems processes.Proactively identifies and acts on emerging issues (and works with Development teams) to resolve them in the short and long term. Many of these issues require rapid response and the ability to synthesize multiple technical factors quickly in order to arrive at a workaround or solution within hours.Is able to learn about multiple applications and technologies and how they interact in order to provide cross-function support. An understanding of how legacy and emerging technologies integrate is required.Makes recommendations on process improvements and enhances system and support documentation. Collaborate effectively with the development and SRE teams by identifying defects and opportunities for efficiencies through automation and enhancementsRaise support tickets and work closely with vendors when additional support and learning is required for vendor developed applicationsActively participate in Agile development projects to represent the interests of maintaining Production application stability and adhering to Production readiness standards.Work on IT Risk deliverables: participate in DR exercise, help in DR planning and design; interacting with various auditors and make sure that applications function according to published RBC IT Risk Standards.Provide direction, expertise, feedback, coaching, and development to build the capabilities of more junior staff. Perform some of the above responsibilities after hours and on weekends on a rotational basis.What do you need to succeed?
Must have:5+ years of experience in a 24*7 production support role and supporting multiple applicationsStrong business domain understanding of Canadian Insurance and accounting basics (general ledger)Strong analytical skill set and strong communication skills. Be able to communicate effectively in both technical and business terms.Ability to work independently, apply critical and strategic thinking to issues, and manage deadlines while multi-tasking amongst different priorities.Have working knowledge of ITIL Standards, Methodologies, SDLC, & audit requirementsExperience working with teams across various geographies. Familiar and comfortable with Change Management activities. Computer Science degree or equivalent.5+ years of experience in Linux technology platform, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Server, Shell scripts.Nice to have:Experience with Stonebranch schedulerUnderstanding of SRE conceptsKnowledge about IFRS17 standardsExperience in supporting IBM datastage applications.What’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunitiesOpportunity to make a difference and lasting impactA world-class training program in financial servicesWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamSupportive management: Coaching and managing opportunitiesChallenging work: You will make a differenceDevelopment opportunity: Time to take courses, learn new applicationsOpportunity to take on progressively greater responsibilities#LI-Hybrid#LI-PostJob Skills Accounting, Accounting Standards, Computer Operations, Customer Service, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Interpersonal Relationships, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL (Programming Language), SQL Database Queries, SQL Databases, SQL Query Writing, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Structured Query Language (SQL), System and Console Operations, System Applications, Systems Software, Unix, Unix ShellAdditional Job DetailsAddress: VANCOUVER MAIN BRANCH, 1025 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVERCity: VANCOUVERCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-06-04Application Deadline: 2024-10-15Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 23:41:02 GMT

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