Senior Application Support Analyst, GFT

RBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Application Support Analyst to maintain and support Windows and Linux applications in Finance and Audit IT. The role involves resolving complex technical issues, collaborating with various teams, and conducting Agile development. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in application support, strong analytical skills, and a background in Canadian Insurance. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive rewards program.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Coaching and mentoring opportunities

Flexible benefits

Work in a dynamic, collaborative team

Development opportunity for learning new applications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a 24*7 production support role
• Strong business domain understanding of Canadian Insurance
• Experience with ITIL Standards and methodologies
• Ability to manage deadlines while multitasking
• Comfortable with Change Management activities

Responsibilities

• Investigate, resolve, and report on technical issues
• Proactively identify and resolve emerging issues
• Collaborate with development teams for process improvements
• Participate in Agile development projects
• Provide direction and coaching to junior staff

Skills

Linux technology platform, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Server, Shell scripts, Python

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Independent work and critical thinking

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent

Tools

Stonebranch scheduler

IBM datastage applications

Job description

Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.

As the Senior Application Support Analyst, you will be responsible for maintenance and support of multiple Windows and Linux applications in Finance and Audit 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?

• Investigates, resolves, and reports on medium to highly complex technical issues requiring business application understanding. Works closely with business clients to understand priorities and impact, and provides timely and accurate reports to management and end-users on status of critical systems processes.
• Proactively identifies and acts on emerging issues (and works with Development teams) to resolve them in the short and long term. Many of these issues require rapid response and the ability to synthesize multiple technical factors quickly in order to arrive at a workaround or solution within hours.
• Is able to learn about multiple applications and technologies and how they interact in order to provide cross-function support. An understanding of how legacy and emerging technologies integrate is required.
• Makes recommendations on process improvements and enhances system and support documentation. Collaborate effectively with the development and SRE teams by identifying defects and opportunities for efficiencies through automation and enhancements
• Raise support tickets and work closely with vendors when additional support and learning is required for vendor developed applications
• Actively participate in Agile development projects to represent the interests of maintaining Production application stability and adhering to Production readiness standards.
• Work on IT Risk deliverables: participate in DR exercise, help in DR planning and design; interacting with various auditors and make sure that applications function according to published RBC IT Risk Standards.
• Provide direction, expertise, feedback, coaching, and development to build the capabilities of more junior staff. Perform some of the above responsibilities after hours and on weekends on a rotational basis.

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ years of experience in a 24*7 production support role and supporting multiple applications
• Strong business domain understanding of Canadian Insurance and accounting basics (general ledger)
• 5+ years of experience in Linux technology platform, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Server, Shell scripts, Python.
• Strong analytical skill set and strong communication skills. Be able to communicate effectively in both technical and business terms.
• Ability to work independently, apply critical and strategic thinking to issues, and manage deadlines while multi-tasking amongst different priorities.
• Have working knowledge of ITIL Standards, Methodologies, SDLC, & audit requirements
• Experience working with teams across various geographies. Familiar and comfortable with Change Management activities. Computer Science degree or equivalent.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Stonebranch scheduler
• Understanding of SRE concepts
• Knowledge about IFRS17 standards
• Experience in supporting IBM datastage applications.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Opportunity to make a difference and lasting impact
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Supportive management: Coaching and managing opportunities
• Challenging work: You will make a difference
• Development opportunity: Time to take courses, learn new applications
• Opportunity to take on progressively greater responsibilities

RBC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel supported and valued.