Senior Application Specialist

Overview

The Senior Application Specialist ensures an efficient software operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving escalated end user help requests. You will be responsible for working with the business to design, develop, implement, integrate, and support PowerSchools applications. This person is also responsible for defining, documenting and implementing best practices and standards.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the maintenance of all business applications including regular updates, major version releases, new installations, and bug fixes where needed
• Troubleshoot, resolve escalated application incidents and problems; this includes acting as a point of escalation for support problems and incidents that are not able to be resolved by the Help Desk
• Work directly with IT and Development on new implementations and various project work
• Assist and work with users with finding ways to utilize software and technology more effectively and securely
• Evaluate / test new software and business solutions
• Act as escalation point and mentor for junior level staff, providing direction and guidance when necessary
• Evaluate / test new software and business solutions
• Ensures data security and integrity for all PowerSchool applications
• Continually audit and monitor systems for deficiencies and perform necessary maintenance as required
• Exercise independent judgment to analyze and diagnose application related problems and issues
• Assist in application training of existing users and new employees
• Explore new solutions, including testing, design, modifications and deployment required to meet both the companys and clients business requirements
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To be considered for and to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Qualifications include :

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accommodations@powerschool.com.

Locations - Bengaluru, KA, India