Application Support Manager / Leicester Hybrid

Application Support Manager - Leicester Hybrid

Salary : £50,000

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Support Manager to lead a dynamic team responsible for the support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications. This role demands a hands-on professional with deep expertise in SQL, application testing, and a keen investigative mindset to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring application reliability, performance, and user satisfaction.



Key Responsibilities:


* Lead and manage the Application Support team in resolving incidents, service requests, and change requests.
* Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues requiring in-depth analysis and resolution.
* Perform hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution using SQL and system diagnostics tools.
* Design and execute test cases for application upgrades, patches, and new deployments, ensuring robust functionality.
* Collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure application stability and performance.
* Monitor application performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
* Maintain and improve documentation for supported applications, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
* Drive continuous improvement in support processes, tools, and user experience.
* Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and regulatory requirements.


Requirements:


* Proven experience (5+ years) in Application Support, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role.
* Strong hands-on experience with SQL for querying, troubleshooting, and data validation.
* Solid understanding of application testing methodologies, defect tracking, and release management.
* Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve issues methodically and independently.
* Familiarity with incident management and ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA).
* Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments is a plus.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


Preferred Qualifications:


* Experience with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, or custom-built applications.
* Exposure to scripting languages or automation tools.
* Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and integration technologies.


If this role sounds like your career move please click "APPLY" OR email lauren.hamer@oliverjames.com