Role Overview :
The Application Support L1 Specialist is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and stability of critical business applications. This role serves as the first line of support for application-related issues, managing relationships with business teams, and coordinating with IT teams to resolve incidents within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA).
Key Responsibilities :
- Act as the first point of contact for business teams regarding application-related issues.
- Monitor and ensure smooth day-to-day operation of critical business applications.
- Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests within defined SLAs.
- Escalate complex issues to higher support levels or specialized IT teams as needed.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, database, and development teams to resolve system problems that may impact business operations.
- Provide regular updates and communication to business stakeholders on issue status and resolution.
- Document troubleshooting steps, solutions, and knowledge articles to support continuous improvement.
- Support minor configuration, maintenance, and testing activities for business applications.
- Participate in incident reviews and contribute to root cause analysis.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.1–3 years of experience in application support or IT helpdesk roles.Strong understanding of IT systems, applications, and databases.Familiarity with ITIL processes and SLA management.Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.Basic knowledge of SQL or scripting is a plus.Key Competencies :
Customer-oriented mindset.Analytical thinking.Team collaboration.Attention to detail.