This role is for an L1 Application Support Engineer to provide first-level technical support for business-critical Java applications. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a solid foundation in Java , SQL , and Linux / Unix environments . They will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, analyzing logs, and ensuring timely resolution within defined SLAs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide L1 support for business-critical Java applications .
- Monitor application health and performance using dashboards and alerts.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of issues and escalate to L2 / L3 as needed.
- Analyze logs and errors to perform root cause analysis for recurring issues.
- Work on incident and service request tickets within defined SLAs .
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
- Maintain documentation for incidents, resolutions, and standard procedures.
- Participate in shift rotations and be available for on-call weekend support.
Must-Have Skills
Relevant application support experience .Hands-on experience with Java-based applications , including basic debugging and log analysis. The candidate should be able to write basic Java queries.Good knowledge of SQL for querying and data validation.Familiarity with Linux / Unix commands and basic scripting.Excellent communication and customer service skills .Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities .Good to Have
Exposure to ITIL practices (incident, problem, and change management).Experience with ticketing tools such as ServiceNow or JIRA .Familiarity with application monitoring tools like Grafana, Splunk, or AppDynamics .Skills Required
Application Support, Java, Sql, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Problem-solving