Application Administrator, Retail Technology

The Application Administrator serves as an application specialist for one or more business applications. Key aspects of this position include: (1) Researching and implementing application changes and improvements in the assigned application(s), (2) Providing project implementation support, system lifecycle support, and end user production support, and (3) Closely working with other application administrators, software developers, business analysts, and IT infrastructure and security personnel to ensure the assigned application(s) meet WinCo’s business needs., * Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for applications within the assigned area of responsibility.

• Provides timely and accurate production support for the assigned applications.
• Works with business stakeholders on feature requests, upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
• Maintains a detailed list of all applications and their business details, for all assigned applications.
• Monitors application performance and uptime via established IT monitoring practices and methods.
• Conducts application unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Escalates urgent problems requiring more authority or knowledge to appropriate resources.
• Enters and manages vendor tickets/cases.
• Recommends application improvements through frequent interaction with the business.
• Leads minor software implementations and upgrade planning.
• Adheres to proper change management processes.
• Creates and reviews PCRs (program change requests), especially in regards application changes/fixes.
• Collaborates with business stakeholders to plan system maintenance patches and upgrades.
• Creates and sends communication for application change notices.
• Participates in the evaluation of new applications, and coordinates reviews by all IT support teams.
• Understands and follows the complete service desk process flow.
• Reviews system performance and participates with triage of application errors.
• Troubleshoots problems and answers basic- to intermediate-level questions.
• Updates and maintains application documentation.
• Delivers end user application training as needed.
• Reviews and verifies invoices.
• Submits POs and invoices for approval and payment., * Communicate timely meeting recaps including business decisions, open items, and next steps.
• Serve in an on-call production support structure to resolve problems, potentially after hours.
• Organize requirements gathering or group testing for application changes, upgrades, and patches.
• Work on assigned tasks with little supervision.
• Perform duties with efficiency and accuracy requiring little coaching.
• Perform confidential tasks with integrity.

Machines and Equipment Operated:

• Office machines (e.g., cell phone, computer, copy machine, telephone, fax, etc.) and other devices.

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials:

• Experience in application administration and support.
• Experience in retail business operations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint software.
• Proficient use of remote office and collaboration tools such as Zoom, MS/Teams and Slack.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Ability to:

• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills in all areas of application and user support.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment by establishing and maintaining good rapport with co- workers, supervisors, and others.
• Utilize strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Consistently provide friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service with users by telephone, email, and in person.
• Work on concurrent tasks (multi-tasking) and utilize proper time management.
• Ability to take ownership of an application, learn it’s key functionality, and evangelize its proper use.

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we’re more than just a grocery retailer - we’re a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you’ll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day., As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.