SonicJobs Logo
Login
Left arrow iconBack to search

Application Support Engineer

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Application Support Engineer in London on a 3-month contract with an excellent day rate.
  • The role involves providing hands-on support for various SaaS applications, primarily within the insurance sector, and requires troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in supporting SaaS products, particularly insurance applications, along with experience in ITIL frameworks and IT service management processes.
  • The position requires strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients and development teams, as well as the ability to conduct training sessions and create user guides.
  • While the job does not specify a minimum salary, it is expected that applicants have relevant experience in the field, ideally with a focus on insurance applications.

Application Support Engineer – London – 3 months contract – excellent day rate

Overview

We an exciting opportunity has arisen with a global insurance firm for an Application Support Engineer. You will be responsible for providing hands-on support for several applications that are being transitioned from their sister company.

This role involves troubleshooting, resolving technical issues, and providing exceptional customer support to ensure the smooth operation of their software solutions. The solutions supported cover several mid and back-office teams such as Finance, Underwriting Operations, Claims, Actuarial, Risk and People teams.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for a range of SaaS applications
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues reported by clients
  • Collaborate with development teams and at vendors to identify and fix issues
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of various applications, ensuring they are running efficiently and effectively
  • Monitor system health and proactively address issues
  • Document support processes and maintain accurate records of client interactions
  • Conduct training sessions and create user guides to help clients maximize the use of our products
  • Perform audit and compliance requirements such as User Access Reviews for certain applications

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong background in supporting a wide range of SaaS products, with specific experience of insurance applications.
  • Insurance domain knowledge
  • Experience with ITIL frameworks.
  • Deep knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) processes, including incident and problem management
  • Proficiency in performance monitoring tools and techniques.
  • Able to quickly understand business domains and assess genuine business value
  • First class communication skills, with the ability to tailor your style to different audiences, both technical and non-technical

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.