Application Support Specialist_Kubernetes

Leading Edge; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 12,186 - 14,597; Full time

Job summary

Leading Edge in Bahrain is seeking an experienced Application Support Specialist to manage and optimize banking and cloud-based systems. The role requires strong abilities in T24, Kubernetes, SQL, and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). A degree in Computer Science or IT and 3-5 years in application support are essential.

The candidate will troubleshoot applications, perform log analysis, and support integrations, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with security protocols.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Application Support or IT Operations.
• Proficiency with log aggregation and analysis tools.
• Experience in the banking or fintech industry is a must.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot application performance and stability.
• Perform log analysis to identify root causes.
• Execute regular patch deployments for core banking applications.

Skills

Kubernetes

SQL

Problem diagnosis

Log aggregation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

ELK Stack

Splunk

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Application Support Specialist

Budget: under 1200BHD (Onsite) based on skills and qualifications

Contract: 6 Months (Extendable)

Skils: Kubernetes and Database Especially SQL is essential, Problem identifying

Summary

Our Client is hiring an experienced Application Support Specialist to manage, troubleshoot, and optimise banking and cloud-based systems. Candidates must have problem diagnosis skills to identify where the problem occurs. Thus, the role requires strong technical expertise across T24, Kubernetes, SQL, and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). Candidates with prior experience in banking or fintech will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot application performance and stability to minimize downtime.
• Perform log analysis using tools such as ELK Stack or Splunk to identify root causes and improve system reliability.
• Use correlation IDs and timestamps to trace transaction flows across microservices and integration layers.
• Execute regular patch deployments for core banking applications (T24) and infrastructure components (SQL, Kubernetes).
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for application updates and security patches.
• Provide support and maintenance for T24 Core Banking System including environment management and module troubleshooting.
• Manage and optimize application deployments using Kubernetes and SQL databases.
• Support and troubleshoot integrations through Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
• Maintain security protocols, including access management, VPNs, and compliance standards.
• Ensure all technical and operational tasks align with organizational governance and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Application Support or IT Operations.
• T24, Kubernetes, SQL, and OIC.
• Proficiency with log aggregation and analysis tools such as ELK Stack or Splunk.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in the banking or fintech industry is a Must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), SQL, or Oracle Cloud.
• Previous experience in GCC financial institutions or related projects.