Application Support Specialist

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Base pay range

CA$35.00/hr - CA$38.00/hr

Duration: 4 months onsite

Location: Toronto, ON

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as an JPC Support Engineer. As an JPC Support Engineer, you will support application deployments, application management, automation, and systems integration. The candidate will support proprietary and third-party applications, file/data transfers, printing, and other processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities for this position will include:

• Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or technical questions; train end users and technical support staff as required
• Scripting with PowerShell and BASH
• Database configuration and support SQL, Oracle
• Work with reports, Crystal reports and Excel
• Evaluate, install, and configure computer software and applications
• Monitoring application system performance and troubleshooting issues
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Upgrade proprietary applications with new releases and models
• Evaluate and prioritize customer support cases
• Produce reports and analysis on data within at the request of the employer and/or the client both independently and/or with Engineering, when needed
• Track work items and report to management on progress and/or risks
• Work with all internal groups, including support, infrastructure and Development engineering
• Prepare accurate and timely reports
• Adhere to compliance within contractual service levels
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of meeting contractual service levels and will be able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with relational database and SQL concepts
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Technical Support Analyst, Application support professional including Database support.
• Four (4) years of experience MS back-office applications, SQL, SharePoint, Office 365
• Three (3) years of experience in Windows Server Administration
• Three (3) years of experience in Linux Server Administration
• Two (2) years of experience in BASH, PowerShell
• Two (2) years of experience in physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures.
• Experience working with Java or Pega applications

About Dexian

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Dexian will on request provide accommodation for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of Recruitment, Assessment and selection process.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Information Services