Platform Support Analyst

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Boxley, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 45K

Job location

Boxley, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Business Software
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Databases
Issue Tracking Systems
Nagios
Standard Sql
SQL Databases
Data Streaming
Systems Integration
Data Logging
Diagnostic Tools
Cloud Platform System
Data Management

Job description

  • Act as the primary point of contact for platform-related support queries and incidents.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues across business-critical applications and platforms.
  • Monitor platform performance using monitoring and alerting tools, proactively identifying potential issues before they impact users.
  • Log, track, prioritise, and manage incidents and service requests through the call logging/ticketing system.
  • Escalate complex issues to appropriate technical teams while maintaining ownership and communication throughout the resolution process.
  • Analyse trends, recurring issues, and platform performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support platform releases, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, knowledge base articles, and support procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with development, infrastructure, data, and product teams to ensure service excellence.

Technologies:

  • Cloud
  • Support
  • ITIL
  • SQL

More:

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT Platform Support Analyst to join our growing technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional who enjoys troubleshooting technical issues, working with SaaS platforms, and acting as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders. As the IT Platform Support Analyst, you will play a critical role in maintaining the performance and reliability of business-critical platforms, investigating incidents, monitoring system health, managing support tickets, and working closely with technical teams to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and effectively. We are seeking a motivated and analytical support professional with a passion for problem-solving and delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years experience in a technical support, application support, or platform support role.
  • Previous experience working within a SaaS environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and incident investigation skills.
  • Experience using monitoring, alerting, and diagnostic tools.
  • Experience with service desk, ticketing, or call logging systems.
  • Comfortable working with data platforms and analysing data-related issues.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • A customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality support.
  • Experience supporting cloud-based platforms and services.
  • Understanding of APIs, integrations, and data flows.
  • Knowledge of SQL and database technologies.
  • Familiarity with ITIL principles and service management processes.
  • Experience working within a fast-paced technology or software business

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