Applications Analyst

Portare Solutions Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Oxford seeks an Application Analyst to drive improvements in business applications. This role offers the chance to work closely with a client focused on positive impact, utilizing your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. With responsibilities including software evaluation, vendor management, and technical support, this opportunity is perfect for candidates who are results-oriented and excel in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical vendors (SaaS and Hosting).
• Ability to analyze customer data and report findings.
• Awareness of Agile or Lean methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve existing software applications to meet business requirements.
• Manage the deployment and configuration of software.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for applications.

Skills

Customer Focus

Continuous Improvement

Technical Understanding

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Application Analyst

• Hybrid working - 1-2 days in the Oxford office
• Salary - up to GBP51,500 per annum plus benefits

Portare Solutions is pleased to announce we're working in an exclusive partnership with a valued client to recruit an Application Analyst. This is a key role with a company making a real impact.

Are you skilled in getting the best out of business applications and keen to use your expertise to drive improvements? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely contribute to a company's success, this could be the opportunity for you.

Our client, a business focused on 'doing good', is seeking an Application Analyst to join their team. Through this exclusive arrangement with Portare Solutions, you ll be playing an important part in their ongoing development.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Evaluating and improving existing software applications to meet business requirements.
• Understanding user needs and recommending effective technology solutions.
• Managing the deployment and configuration of software.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for applications.
• Working with IT teams to ensure systems are well-integrated.
• Keeping up-to-date with new technologies and industry best practices.
• Helping to enhance business efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective technology use.
• Tactical liaison and management of third party supplier

We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree or equivalent practical experience.
• A strong customer focus and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Experience of working with, managing and holding to account technical vendors (SaaS and Hosting etc) to deliver business benefit
• Experience in analysing customer data and reporting on findings.
• The ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• A good technical understanding of business systems.
• Proven experience in building trust and working collaboratively.
• A results-oriented approach with high personal standards.
• Good project management abilities and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• An awareness of Agile or Lean methodologies would be beneficial.

Why consider this role?

This is a genuine opportunity to apply your skills in an organisation that values positive impact. You'll be working closely with our client, with the full support and partnership of Portare Solutions, to help them achieve their technology goals.

Interested? As this is an exclusive role, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please send your CV to Portare Solutions to find out more.