Application Specialist

Job Description

Purpose :

The Administrative Officer looks Human Resource management and Entire office records and updates with clear guidance, policy maker and internal and external exposer of the company.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities :

• identifying organizational need for new applications
• preparing technical specification.
• implementing, testing and integrating new applications.
• performing routine system backups and upgrades.
• installing new operation systems and releases.
• providing instructions and training to staff when necessary.
• monitoring, recording and responding to requests for support.
• investigating and diagnosing system faults and errors.
• resolving technical issues.
• analysing error trends aimed at reducing/ minimising down time
• communicating messages regarding systems issues to users in a timely manner.
• liaising with software suppliers when needed to fulfil the requirements of the organization.
• managing storage servers.
• introducing new test, demonstration and testing.
• scheduling and running regular tests to enhance the current systems and applications.
• identifying and developing functionality changes.
• maintaining documentation of key databases and applications linked to them.

You'll be expected to attend regular internal and external meetings to provide updates on the progress of your task and to present to users the application solutions you are proposing.

Education and Experience :

As an application Analyst you'll provide the service support with working face-to-face with users who need your technical know-how.

Application Analyst are responsible for the administration, monitoring and maintenance of software infrastructures and applications. As an application analyst, you will oversee practices and processes to ensure integrity, safety and availability of all data and applications as part of organizations’ information systems. You'll make sure that the processes needed for a Lab to function and succeed are running smoothly. You'll act as a technical point of contact to fix application and systems issues, usually on an immediate basis.

Application analysts work within IT departments alongside application developers, software engineers and Biomedical Engineers. You could also be involved in:

• the training and support of staff in using applications.
• analysis and diagnosis of application errors.
• problem resolution in both the long and short term.
• design and development of existing and new applications.
• road testing and implementation of new applications.

Application analysts can specialise in operating systems, applications and languages. Examples include:

• UNIX analyst
• SQL analyst
• Oracle analyst
• Java analyst.

Qualifications

Bachelors degrees in:

• computer science
• Biotechnology
• engineering
• information systems
• information technology

Technical experience is highly valued and can be the deciding factor at the interview stage. Any previous relevant support experience can increase your chances of success when looking for a job.

You might be asked to provide a portfolio of your work prior to, or at your interview.

Key Competencies for Application Analyst:

• You'll need the ability to switch between tasks quickly and stay in control of problematic situations.
• The job involves working on multiple projects at any one time, often within a team.
• You'll be dealing with both internal and external clients, so you need to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Working at computers for prolonged periods of time is a feature of the role. You may also need to move and carry equipment.
• You will need to keep your knowledge up-to-date as this is a fast paced environment and new applications are being introduced constantly.
• The dress code can vary depending on the situation, you work for and the type of project you're involved in.
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• the ability to relay technical information to non-technical users and elicit clients' needs.
• customer service skills.
• patience and understanding.
• ability to work to deadlines and give realistic estimates
• willingness to learn.

Continually updating skills and knowledge is a requirement throughout the IT industry.This can be done through:

• in-house training courses .
• specific application, language or operating system courses, usually provided by the product vendor.
• additional qualifications relating to the job such as IT servicemanagement,software testing and business intelligence.
• Informal training takes place among colleagues. Application analysts manage their own training needs.

Salary & Benefit :

Salaries vary and are based on qualifications, certifications, specialisms and experience.

Additional benefits may include life insurance, private medical cover and a company vehicle. Bonuses are also offered.

Working hours :

Working hours are usually 9.30 am to 6pm Monday to Friday. You may need to work extra hours or at weekends depending on the project you are working on. There may be some flexibility with your employer on taking time off following a long day.

Apply Instructions

The interested and eligible candidates are hereby requested to apply through mail by sending their latest CV, work experience with passport size photograph within 10 days in the following address:

           P.O. Box : 8208, Kathmandu, Nepal
           Email : info@sudeepintl.com, sudipint@wlink.com.np

After evaluation documents, short listed candidate will be called for an interview.

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