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Application Support Specialist

£41,496 - £47,573 DOE
 

Job Description

Application Support Specialist

Our public sector client is looking for an experienced Application Support Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis.  This role will be responsible for both BAU (system stability, maintenance and enhancements) for a portfolio of Applications, as well as carrying out project work as a technical specialist.

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in a similar role, will have extensive experience with key applications (Capita One/ Mosaic / SQL Server), and have experience dealing with a wide range of users and stakeholders.
This role is 99% remote, with 1x monthly/bi-monthly visits to site in Essex.  Will suit a self-starter, who is used to working in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for system stability, maintenance and enhancements across key applications (Capita One/Capita Database, SQL Server)
  • Project Support duties, acting as a lead technical specialist
  • Act as an escalation point for all queries and take the lead on implementations of new functionality
  • Continuously evaluate and recommend system enhancements to existing processes

Key skills and Experience
  • 3-5 years experience with Capita One Software (or Mosaic)
  • SQL Server Experience (or Oracle)
  • Experience working in an Azure environment
  • Experience working within a local authority/education environment is highly desirable

Salary range: £41,496 - £47,573
Remote, with 1x monthly/b-monthly visits to site in Essex

For further information, a confidential discussion, or to apply for this role, please respond to this advert with a copy of your CV. Or contact James Watson on 020 8334 7538 or jameswatson@idpp.com
 
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