Production Swervices Lead-Unix
Plano, TX

Job Description

Job Description:

Production Services is responsible for running the day to day operations of the technology platform. Work activities specific to Production Services roles include Problem/Incident Management, Release/Deployment, Operational Readiness, Capacity/Availability Management, Application Monitoring, Service Analytics and Reporting, Production Governance, Triage, Associate Support, Change/Configuration Management, etc. The Production Services Lead identifies possible production failure scenarios, creates incident tickets, enhancements and/or problem tickets in ticket tracking system, and communicates effectively with development and internal business operations teams. Identifies vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement, as well as maintain metrics to help develop analysis that will drive improvement in all areas of Production Services. Creates and enhances administrative, operational and technical policies and procedures, adopting best practice guidelines, standards and procedures. Takes ownership of escalations and perform trouble shooting, analysis, research and resolution using advanced query and programming skills. Performs analytical, technical, and administrative work in planning, installing, designing and supporting new and existing equipment and software under moderate supervision. Resolves complex issues. Consults with end users to determine optimal configuration of equipment and applications. Works on problems of minimal-moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Should have increased awareness and exposure to basic technical principles, concepts and techniques. May provide coaching and mentoring for other employees but does not directly manage others. Initiates and provides leadership, strategic/tactical direction and planning input on all information technology and client/business area issues and in the development of an technology environment which meets current and anticipated business requirements and objectives. Participates with management in the development of technology products, service standards and development efforts that impact the client/business area. Serves as an escalation point between the client/business area and internal management for the resolution of moderately complex unresolved problems, complaints and service requests. Provides the client areas with technology products and service alternatives that improve the production services environment. Employees in this job code manage a function but do not manage people.

* Provide technical support to end users responding to issues related to Problem/Incident Management, Operational Readiness, Application Monitoring, Production Governance related to issues
* Solve production down situations under tight SLA deadlines
* Root cause and problem resolution follow-up
* Debug and fix production issues by analyzing complex sql queries & stored Procedures. Able to create & modify scripts as needed
* As a part of L2 support team provide stand-by out of hrs support on rotational basis for production system and work on weekends as required
* Look for efficiency improvement in & productivity savings Drive & Live by the culture of innovation resulting in highly efficient team and improving operational efficiency
* Work closely with Technology Infrastructure Teams, Development & Testing Teams in supporting Integrated / Independent releases, software/hardware upgrades, server upgrades.
* Communicate with all lines of business and management the overall status and health of the application, contribute to automation, causal analysis, develop shared/common solutions, proactively identify cross functional or technical issues

Required Skills:

5 + years of experience.

Practical hands-on experience with Unix / Windows systems with good knowledge of SQL, Shell, Perl, Windwos batch & Python scripting

Oracle Database, PL/SQL Queries

Knowledge of ITRS monitoring and Autosys job schdulers

Exposure to AS400 will be a plus

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Incident management, change management and problem management

Experience of handling various production support roles (technical - L1/L2/L3) and hands-on experience in using at least 2-3 widely used monitoring / scheduling tools

Experience with Real-time restoration, triaging of issues impacting technical services (application/infrastructure) to bank customers and partners in a timely manner

* Previous experience on an IT Application support team that providedtechnical support to end users responding to issues related to Problem/Incident Management, Release/Deployment, Operational Readiness, Application Monitoring, Production Governance related to issues

Desired Skills:

Exposure to Java - Debuging capabilities

Exposure to Banking / Payments / financial industry

Willing to learn and work on legacy systems.

Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position

Posting Date: 07/03/2019

Location: Plano, TX, BUILDING C, 7105 CORPORATE DR, - United States

Travel: No

Full / Part-time: Full time

Hours Per Week: 40

Shift: 1st shift