Senior Systems Engineer

Corporation Service Company; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

CSC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to ensure stability and performance of Global Financial Solutions applications. You will act as Tier 2 escalation, partner with development and infrastructure, and drive incident resolution and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes strong troubleshooting and service mindset with exposure to financial-services operations; salary range is €50,000–€60,000 per year. Hybrid work model applies in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• ITIL Foundation certification is preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in application support or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 support for GFS applications and investigate complex incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and document corrective actions.
• Serve as escalation point for critical issues and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Monitor health, performance, and availability; support releases and changes.
• Prepare runbooks and documentation to improve Tier 1 resolution rates.

Skills

Tier 2 support

Application troubleshooting

SQL databases

Windows

APIs & job scheduling

Incident management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

ITIL Foundation

Tools

SQL Server

Monitoring tools

Logging tools

Incident management tooling

Job description

Work schedule or timing:8.30 AM to 5.30 PM CET

Work Model:Hybrid

Introduction to the role

The Senior Systems Engineer is a Tier 2 support role responsible for the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications supporting the Global Financial Solutions (GFS) business unit. This role acts as the technical escalation point from Tier 1, provides deep application and systems expertise, and partners closely with development, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to resolve incidents, prevent recurrence, and improve service quality.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical troubleshooting skills with a service-oriented mindset and a solid understanding of financial services operational requirements. The salary range for this position is €50,000 - €60,000.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier 2 support for GFS applications, including investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of complex incidents not resolved at Tier 1


• Act as an escalation point for application-related issues, ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs and business priorities


• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring or high - severity incidents and document findings and corrective actions


• Participate in major incident bridges, providing clear technical leadership and communication


• Monitor application health, performance, and availability using enterprise monitoring tools. Identify trends and proactively address potential issues before they impact the business


• Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to ensure systems are resilient, scalable, and secure


• Support application releases, patches, and configuration changes, including validation and post - deployment monitoring


• Review and assess changes for risk and operational readiness


• Collaborate closely with GFS business users to understand application usage, pain points, and operational needs


• Translate business issues into technical analysis and actionable remediation


• Provide clear, concise communication to both technical and non - technical stakeholders


• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and support procedures


• Contribute to knowledge articles to improve Tier 1 resolution rates and reduce incident volumes


• Identify opportunities to improve application reliability, supportability, and operational efficiency


• Support automation efforts for monitoring, alerting, and routine operational tasks


• Promote best practices in application support, security, and compliance

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience supporting enterprise applications in a production environment


• Solid understanding of:


• Application architecture and integrations


• Databases (SQL)


• Operating systems (Windows)


• APIs, batch processing, and job scheduling


• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools


• Ability to troubleshoot across application, infrastructure, and integration layers


• Typically 5+ years in application support, or a similar role


• Proven experience in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 support function


• Experience supporting systems in a financial services or regulated environment is strongly preferred


• Strong analytical and problem - solving skills


• Calm, methodical approach when working under pressure


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and incidents concurrently


• Strong sense of ownership and accountability


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience


• ITIL Foundation or higher


• Relevant technical certifications (cloud, database, OS, or application platforms) are a plus

When applying for this role, please note that additional background checks may be carried out and an original of your criminal record (n*3) may be requested as evidence of integrity justified with regard to the specific needs of the position to be filled.

About Us

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.

Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.

CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers .

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.

Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Why Work with CSC?

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.


• We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In’s Best Places to Work.


• We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.


• Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.


• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.


• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Info

• Job Identification 16232


• Job Category Application Development and Support


• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 08:38 AM


• Job Schedule Full time