Job Description : L3 Production Support Lead
Location : Chennai (Bank Environment)
Work Schedule : Full-time, including 1st and 3rd Saturdays
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced L3 Production Support Lead to join our banking / fintech operations team. The role involves leading a team of production support engineers, managing critical application issues, and ensuring seamless service delivery in a high-pressure, client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proven track record in the banking / fintech industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of L1 & L2 production support engineers, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Triage and prioritize customer-reported issues based on severity, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
- Utilize Java and SQL to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application issues.
- Manage incident tracking and resolution using ServiceNow, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for issue resolution and system maintenance.
- Monitor and track application performance daily, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
- Engage directly with end customers daily, providing updates, managing expectations, and ensuring high satisfaction.
- Work onsite in a bank environment, adhering to strict security and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
Required Qualifications
Experience : 7+ years in production support, with at least 3 years leading a team of support engineers in the banking / fintech industry.Technical Skills :Strong proficiency in Java for application troubleshooting and development.Advanced SQL skills for database querying, optimization, and issue resolution.Hands-on experience with ServiceNow for incident management and reporting.Leadership : Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of production support engineers.Customer Interaction : Extensive experience handling end customers daily, with excellent communication and issue-resolution skills.Operational Expertise :Experience creating and maintaining SOPs for production support processes.Proficiency in daily application monitoring, tracking, and performance analysis.Strong understanding of issue severity and prioritization in a customer-facing environment.Industry Knowledge : Deep understanding of banking / fintech systems, processes, and compliance requirements.Soft Skills : Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to issue resolution.Work Environment : Ability to work onsite in a bank environment with a schedule including the 1st and 3rd Saturdays.Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in ITIL, ServiceNow, or Java.Experience with additional monitoring tools (e.g., Instana, Dynatrace).Familiarity with Agile methodologies in a support context.Skills Required
Java Production Support, Troubleshoot, Debug, Servicenow, Optimization, database queries