Julius Baer

Financial Services

ITApplicationSupportSpecialist2ndLevelSupport100%(f/m/d)

$75–95k ~AI est. Zurich, Switzerland FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“IT Application Support Specialist – 2nd Level Support 100% (f/m/d) at Julius Baer. Skills: Application support, Incident management, Change management, Release management. Ensure smooth operation of core banking applications. Provide 2nd-level support”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure smooth operation of applications; Process incidents within SLAs; Maintain system documentation; Update knowledge base

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Process-oriented; Analytical mindset

Eligibility Requirements

On-call duty, Weekend deployment activities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 years of professional experience in application support, ITIL Foundation certification, Completed IT training, Linux knowledge, Solid understanding of Windows OS, Experience in batch job support and scheduling tools

Nice to Have

Shell scripting is an advantage, Java application servers familiarity, Databases familiarity, Workload automation tools familiarity, AWA experience is a plus, Experience in banking or financial services, Knowledge of financial products, Proven ability to manage small teams, Demonstrated project management skills

What You'll Do.

Ensure smooth operation of core banking applications

Provide 2nd-level support

Process incident tickets

Coordinate between incident managers

Coordinate between application service owners

Coordinate between 3rd-level support

Coordinate between IT/Agile teams

Coordinate between business stakeholders

Act as local administrative manager

Administer change requests

Ensure proper execution of application processes

Participate in release activities

Participate in weekend deployments

Contribute to projects

Perform routine data cleansing

Perform system maintenance

Drive process optimization

Drive automation of repetitive tasks

Maintain application operation documentation

Update application knowledge base

Provide support for batch job scheduling

Provide support for batch job monitoring

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with IT teams; Coordinate with business stakeholders; Coordinate with 3rd-level support; Collaborate across teams

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together. We are seeking a dedicated professional to ensure the smooth operation of our core banking applications, providing 2nd-level support by managing incidents, changes, and releases within defined SLAs. In this role, you will coordinate closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and 3rd-level support, while driving automation, maintaining system documentation, and participating in on-call and weekend deployment activities. ## **YOUR CHALLENGE** * Ensure the smooth operation of core banking applications, focusing on application management (2nd-level support) * Process incident tickets generated by monitoring systems and the local service desk within agreed SLAs * Coordinate and communicate effectively between incident managers, application service owners, 3rd-level support, other IT/Agile teams, and business stakeholders * Act as the local administrative Manager * Take over periodical on-call duty (weekly 24/7 rotation) * Administer change requests and ensure proper execution of application-related processes * Participate in periodic release activities, including weekend deployments * Contribute to projects related to operational aspects of existing or newly integrated applications * Perform routine data cleansing and maintenance of systems * Drive process optimization and automation of repetitive tasks, including handover to L1 (Control Center) * Maintain and update application operation documentation and knowledge base * Provide support for batch job scheduling and monitoring (e.g., Automic AWA, Control-M, or similar tools) ## **YOUR PROFILE** * Completed IT training (Degree in Computer Science or equivalent IT-related certification) * Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in application support * Strong Linux knowledge (shell s

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