Application Support Analyst I - Operation Solutions (Product & Channels)

EPF Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Petaling Jaya is seeking an individual for application support services in various platforms, ensuring system availability and health. Responsibilities include project implementation, system maintenance, and technical support. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with fresh graduates encouraged to apply. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills are essential, along with a basic understanding of programming languages like Java and HTML.

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply or max 2 years experience in relevant roles.
• Basic understanding of systems and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in application support services for various EPF products.
• Assist in project implementation and application enhancements.
• Proactively monitor and maintain systems for high availability.

Skills

IT problem diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Java

HTML

Basic SQL

Network knowledge

Firewall understanding

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent qualification recognized by the government

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Participate in application support services for EPF Corporate Web, i-Akaun (Mobile & Web), Self Service Terminal (SST) and various EPF products platforms e.g. i-Lindung, i-Invest and e-Payroll.
• Perform second level of support which involve in troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure system availability and healthiness.
• Assist to regulate platform components of the systems, covering aspects of application related operating system components, hardware, appliance, applications, and other related components with those systems in various environment.
• Assist in project implementation and application enhancements to ensure delivery within the defined scope and timeline.
• Ensure the application development is implemented in accordance to the specifications and appropriate use of hardware, software and methodology adhering to the requirements and objectives.
• Establish good working relationship with the users and management to ensure project and application change implement successfully.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1) System/Application Implementation and Enhancements

• Assist in projects/ change requests to implement enhancements and upgrades within mutually agreed scope and timelines with minimal disruptions to business and operations and in accordance with relevant IT frameworks, guidelines and policies.
• Proactively coordinate and manage system and technical issues, risks and elevate the issues/ risks to supervisor for resolution.
• Develop and maintain IT system technical documentations including Technical Operation Manual, Guideline, and reports.
• Participate in System Integration Test (SIT)/ User Acceptance Test (UAT) to ensure system can operate in accordance with business requirement.
• Work closely with business user, technology team (Infrastructure, Network, Security, Application, Enterprise Architecture) and vendors in delivering project or application enhancement.

2) System/Application Maintenance

• Proactively monitor, manage and maintain application/ systems to ensure that these systems are always in high availability to function at any time.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks for the application/ systems and related components to ensure optimal maintenance, availability and performance.
• Proactively monitor the availability, capacity, resource utilization, performance and throughput of supported applications/ systems to minimize service interruptions and downtime.
• Ensure the application/systems are updated and in compliance in terms of software & security patching, remediation vulnerability, software updates, technology refresh, obsolescence, system/ application bugs, and etc.

3) System/Application Technical Support

• Resolve IT system technical incidents, service requests and problems in a timely and efficient manner in line with business requirements.
• Provide appropriate maintenance and support to investigate and resolve the technical incidents in production and disaster recovery environment.
• Coordinate technical/ deployment/ implementation tasks and activities related to the IT systems with relevant internal teams and external parties as and when required.
• Provide timely communication to relevant parties internally, other departments and divisions, business owner as well as business users on the status of the service requests and incidents.
• Liaise and coordinate with the respective IT systems’ vendors to ensure the system/ application incidents and problems are resolved in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure problem prevention methods are continually applied to improve service levels.
• Able to perform troubleshooting by analysing logs and identifying the underlying cause.
• Capable of Structured Query Language (SQL) statement for troubleshooting and data patching needs.

4) Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Ensure IT Systems and Infrastructure in disaster recovery environment is implemented, updated, maintained and ready for disaster recovery execution.
• Participate in disaster recovery activities (planning, preparations, testing, simulation, execution) as and when required.
• Prepare and update disaster recovery documentations i.e. Disaster Recovery Procedure, Disaster Recovery Checklist, Disaster Recovery Run book, system recovery workflow, etc.

5) Technical Support Assistance and Ad-Hoc Task

• Assist in providing information and support for technical deployment/ implementation tasks and activities of other related systems, solutions and technologies.
• Cooperate with other teams/ parties (internal and external) in ad-hoc projects/ tasks/ activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, slide or other deliverables related to systems/ applications under supervision, as and when needed.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit Department to provide the necessary information according to the established schedule.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Malaysian citizen.
• Pass Malay Language including an oral test at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level.
• Possess a Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent which is recognized by the Government from any local or abroad higher learning institution in related field of study or qualification in related field of stud, accredited by the Malaysia Government.
• Possess any certification or accreditation related to system/application support, programming or administration from recognized IT organization is an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates encourage to apply, or maximum two (2) years experiences in system/ application support role or programmer role with skills in IT problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution.
• Experiences in system/application support role or programmer role with skills in IT problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution is an added advantage
• Knowledge in application development programming languages and components i.e. Java, HTML, .NET Framework etc. Java experience will be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of system logical and architecture which including knowing how system components interact, comprehending design principles, and recognizing data flow.
• Basic understanding in Structured Query Language (SQL) and database system.
• Basic understanding of networks, firewalls, security appliances, backup, storage and IT technologies in an enterprise environment i.e. Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), Cloud Technology, Internet-of-Things, and other new IT technologies in multiple areas.
• Knowledge in server administration will be an added advantage.
• A self-starter, able to multi-task and independent, with good problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work together in a team environment.
• Able to work during non-office hours when issues arise and on shift (if necessary).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu and able to communicate technical information in a professional manner that is clear and understandable to technical and non-technical personnel.

JOB STATUS

Permanent

All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL and only shortlisted candidates will be called in for interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF 2 MONTHS after the closing date of the advertisement.