Senior Application Support Analyst, GFT

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Technical Systems Analyst to maintain and support critical applications. This role requires over 5 years of production support experience with a strong background in Linux and Windows environments. Key duties include troubleshooting issues, developing relationships with technology partners, and facilitating meetings. The company offers a rewards program, development opportunities, and a support-focused work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Stock options

A world-class training program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production support role, supporting multiple applications.
• 5+ years experience in Linux and Windows platform.
• Experience with Win Server, SQL, MS SQL Server, SSIS, Java, IIS, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of IT Standards, Methodologies, SDLC, & audit requirements.
• Experience in on-call afterhours support.

Responsibilities

• Provide L3 production support by monitoring application health.
• Develop relationships with partners to achieve operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve automation and efficiency.
• Raise support tickets and work with vendors for additional learning.
• Facilitate meetings for problem solving and task implementation.

Skills

Computer Operations

Decision Making

Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure

Interpersonal Relationships

System and Console Operations

System Applications

Systems Software

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Windows

SQL

MS SQL Server

SSIS

Java

IIS

PowerShell script

Job description

Job Description

As the Senior Technical Systems Analyst you will be responsible for maintenance and support of multiple Windows and Linux applications in Finance IT. You will partner across IT, assigned business lines and 3rd party vendor, to analyze issues and technical system needs in order to resolve business issues and provide business solutions. You will have opportunities to work on critical RBC applications.

What will you do?

• Provide L3 production support by continuously monitoring the health and security posture of the application and investigating, troubleshooting and resolving reported incidents and compliance issues.
• Contribute to and participate in walkthrough reviews of all technical specifications and programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and technology partners to help achieve operational efficiencies and satisfy business goals.
• Collaborate effectively with the development teams by identifying defects and opportunities for efficiencies through automation and enhancements.
• Leverage automation, monitoring and alerting tools to identify and resolve troublesome trends and problems.
• Raise support tickets and work closely with vendors when additional support and learning is required for vendor developed applications.
• Facilitate small to large group meetings for problem solving, decision making and task implementation. Resolve conflicts/issues and expedite as appropriate.
• Provide direction, expertise, feedback, coaching, and development to build the capabilities of more junior staff.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• 5+ years of experience in production support role, supporting multiple applications.
• 5+ years of experience in Linux and Windows platform, Win Server, SQL, MS SQL server, SSIS, Java, IIS and PowerShell script.
• Have working knowledge of IT Standards, Methodologies, SDLC, & audit requirements.
• Experience of on call afterhours support.
• Computer Science degree or equivalent.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge in Mainframe z/OS technologies such as JCL, TSO/ISPF, Endevor, On Demand, ZEKE, RACF would be an asset.
• Considered an asset to have experience in Hive, Spark, Tomcat

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Computer Operations, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Interpersonal Relationships, System and Console Operations, System Applications, Systems Software, Teamwork, Troubleshooting

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-08

Application Deadline: 2026-01-06

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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