Senior Application Support Specialist (Logis Air)Ref: req2150SUMMARY:Provides consultation, guidance and problem solving expertise with respect to complex technical issues of infrastructure, design, methods, tools etc to ensure that a robust, maintainable service is provided. A High quality, standards-compliant business application software environment is developed and maintained with any weak links removed. Specialized technician providing critical operational support to all services within the domain. Reports to Team Lead/Manager of Department.RESPONSIBILITIES:Act as ‘Service owner’ for a set of applications/services within DGF domain, monitoring and reporting on service levels attained for these applications/services, and ensuring their continuity of service at all timesSupports Incident, Problem and Critical Incident Management as required, Prioritizes requests in accordance with agreed criteria and the needs of the organization in accordance with SLAsMaintains good working relationships with appropriate internal and external DHL customersProvides back line technical support to users of business applications, using standard ITS processes and proceduresIdentifying problems early, taking pro-active action to stop them occurring and/or having a major disruptive impact.Provides advice, both reactively and pro-actively, to those engaged in activities where their technical specialism(s) are applicableProvides advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues as required.Provides verbal and written technical reports to specialists on aspects of system status. Provides technical reports to users and managers.Plan, execute and support implementations so the applications themselves are deployed with minimal disruption to the production environment and meet established standards. Provides deployment services for area of competenceInvestigate problems and other requests for support and determines appropriate actionsLiaise with staff responsible for the development of system enhancements to overcome known problemsProvides back line technical support to users of business applications, using standard ITS processes and procedures.Provides consultancy in area of expertise.Having the tenacity to overcome resistance and/or apathy and drive through needed changes in technology and/or processes that will benefit ITS and the businessFinding new ways to get best use out of existing DHL technologies and exploit emerging technologiesEnsures adherence to ITS processes and ITIL best practiceTo drive efficiencies in the support organization and support processes by identifying Cost savingREQUIREMENTS:Technical skills:NetworkingScripting – Linux/UNIX - advancedDatabase skills – programming advancedWeb server (apache/tomcat) – advancedMS Office tools - basicAdvantage will be additional experience in any of the following technologies:Application support experienced internal or outsourced;MySQL programming or application support;University Degree with IT related subject matter;Logistics business knowledge;RedHat Linux enterprise versionBehavioral skills:Strong customer focusStrong analytical thinkingTeam PlayerVery good communication skills in English both written and spokenAble effectively share knowledge with other team members in global team (Malaysia, CostaRica)*Division:* F/GBS - GBS - Customer Service Automation*Employment Type:* Permanent Full-Time*Business Unit:* DHL IT Services Europe*Location:* Prague Chodov*Job Type:* IT*Shift Requirement:* None*Career Level:* Professionals*Hire Date:* 9/3/2014*Work Permit Required:* Yes
Sarah has been working with SAL as our sub-agent in Qingdao for many years and she is familiar with our business, clients and agents.
Sarah will be your contact window for your shipments from/to Qingdao, ocean and air, import and export.