L2 Onsite Application Support Engineer
We are seeking a dedicated Onsite Application Support Engineer to provide L2 support for internal enterprise applications and general IT issues. This role involves working closely with end-users to troubleshoot application-related problems, assist with desktop and basic network issues, and ensure smooth day-to-day IT operations at the site.
Key Responsibilities:
L2 handles more technical investigation, often interacting with databases, logs, configuration files, or even liaising with developers.
- Deep Functional Understanding
- Full grasp of business logic, workflows, and exceptions
- Understanding how modules connect and where errors might originate
- Application Log Analysis
- Reading backend logs (e.g., Java logs, .NET logs, API logs)
- Identifying stack traces, error codes, and timestamps to pinpoint issues
- Database Access (Read-Only or Limited Write)
- Running SQL queries to verify records, user permissions, transactions
- Checking for missing, duplicate, or corrupted data
- Configuration File Review
- Reading config files (JSON, XML, YAML) for incorrect settings
- Validating integrations
- Environment Awareness
- Knowing how issues differ between Dev, UAT, Prod
- Understanding deployment processes and rollback procedures
- Reproducing issues in test environments
- Verifying bug fixes or patches before deployment
- Interfacing with Developers or Vendors
- Translating user issues into technical language
- Reporting detailed steps and logs to dev teams or 3rd-party vendors
- Spotting issues tied to specific builds/releases.
Soft Skills Required:
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer service orientation with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multilingual environment.
Education & Certifications:
- Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Driving License:
Required
Languages:
English
Apply for this position:
To apply for this position kindly email your resume at: rammohan@alphadxb.com
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sharjah