Bristol, England, United KingdomPosted 8 days agoFull-time
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Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
In this position, you’ll be based in the Bristol office for a minimum of three
days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working
week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
[https://www.computershare.com/flex]
We give you a world of potential
Computershare Communication Services (CCS) helps organisations deliver critical
customer communications across both print and digital channels. As an
Application Support Specialist, you'll support the applications, servers and
automated solutions that underpin these services, ensuring they remain reliable,
secure and high performing.
Based in our Bristol office, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who
enjoys combining hands-on support with technical ownership. You'll gain exposure
to application support, server management, change and release processes,
disaster recovery activities and technology projects whilst working as part of a
collaborative and supportive team.
A role you will love
As an Application Support Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring
business-critical applications and services remain reliable, secure and high
performing. You'll investigate issues, monitor system performance, support
client data processing activities and help maintain the smooth delivery of
critical customer communications.
We're looking for someone who has developed strong knowledge of the applications
they support and enjoys becoming a trusted technical resource. Working closely
with colleagues across technology teams, you'll help resolve complex issues,
support system enhancements and contribute to the ongoing improvement of key
business applications.
Key responsibilities include:
• Monitoring applications, automated workflows and server environments to
maintain performance and availability
• Investigating incidents, performance issues and error messages, identifying
root causes and implementing solutions
• Processing client data files and supporting the delivery of customer
communications
• Supporting Windows server environments, software releases, upgrades and
change activities
• Working with developers, infrastructure teams and service delivery managers
to resolve issues and support new solutions
• Contributing to disaster recovery activities, technical projects,
documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
What will you bring to the role?
We're looking for a technically curious and proactive professional who enjoys
solving complex problems and taking ownership of the systems they support.
You'll be comfortable working collaboratively with others, building strong
technical knowledge and acting as a key point of contact for your applications
and services.
You'll have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills and
experience supporting business-critical applications within a structured IT
environment.
We're particularly interested in candidates who have:
• Experience in application support, technical support or IT operations
environments
• Experience developing subject matter expertise within the applications and
services they support
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
investigate incidents and identify root causes
• Knowledge of Windows Server environments, application monitoring and system
performance management
• SQL querying skills and an understanding of data processing concepts
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and experience using service management
or ticketing tools
• Exposure to technologies such as PowerShell, IIS, ITIL practices, software
deployments, change management or disaster recovery activities
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our
company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping
you invest in your future
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced
colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more
about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub
[https://www.computershare.com/careershub]
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees
across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a
job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move
forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
Fairness and culture
We want to provide you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits,
starting from the
application process and continuing throughout your career with
us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove
barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with
accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit
computershare.com/access [https://www.computershare.com/access] for further
information.
We're one of the world's leading essential communications businesses with over
30 years' market experience and expertise in the latest technologies. Our
communications team design, create, deliver, receive, store and manage business
critical communications that enhance customer experience and improve
communication effectiveness for our clients.