Applications Analyst

Are you someone who loves solving problems, supporting colleagues, and improving the systems people rely on every day?

If you want to be part of a team delivering exciting technology changes across the organisation, you'll feel right at home here.

What you'll be doing

As our Applications Analyst, you'll play a key role in keeping our core business applications running smoothly and helping us introduce new ones as we deliver our multi-year Technology Roadmap.

You'll be trusted to:

Support the day-to-day operation, maintenance and performance of key NCHA applications and systems. * Configure and tune applications to ensure databases, servers and internet services run efficiently. * Assist with implementing new applications and contribute to the selection and configuration of end-user hardware and software. * Monitor applications to ensure accurate data capture and compliance with Technology Services policies. * Log, investigate and resolve incidents and requests, liaising with external suppliers where needed. * Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes and procedures. * Work with the Service Desk Trainer to deliver training on new and existing applications. * Provide occasional cover for the Technology Service Desk. * You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative team where your ideas and suggestions will help shape how we work., This is a full time Monday to Friday role, with flexibility to work from our head office and from home. Occasional out-of-hours work to support system changes or project activity will be needed.

Experience in an IT support environment or supporting a core line-of-business application. * Strong IT skills and a problem-solving mindset. * Clear, confident communication with colleagues at all levels. * Good attention to detail and familiarity with call-logging systems. * A collaborative approach and a willingness to learn. * Knowledge of Windows environments, Microsoft Office, TCP/IP/network principles or Citrix is helpful, but not essential.

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