Application Support Engineer
Singapore/Kuala Lumpur
Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Application Support Engineer to provide exceptional technical assistance for cloud-based applications. This role focuses on application support, not infrastructure, making it ideal for candidates with experience in troubleshooting and strong logical and analytical thinking skills. Whether you’re a fresh graduate eager to begin your career or an experienced professional (senior roles available for candidates with 4+ years of experience), this position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud solutions, AWS native technologies, and Generative AI innovations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Application Support and Troubleshooting:
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Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for cloud-hosted applications and services.
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Diagnose, analyze, and resolve application-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
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Collaborate with development teams to identify and address root causes of recurring problems.
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Incident and Ticket Management:
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Manage and prioritize support tickets using tools like Jira, ServiceNow, or similar platforms.
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Document issues, solutions, and troubleshooting processes in a knowledge base.
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API and Application Monitoring:
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Monitor application performance using tools like AWS CloudWatch, New Relic, or Datadog.
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Analyze logs and metrics to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
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Automation and Enhancements:
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Develop scripts or tools to automate common support tasks and improve efficiency.
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Provide feedback to development teams for application improvements and bug fixes.
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Customer Communication:
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Communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders to provide updates on issue resolution.
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Offer technical guidance and best practices to users experiencing challenges.
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Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
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Experience in troubleshooting application issues, including debugging logs and resolving errors.
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Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS services like Lambda, RDS, and S3.
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Basic knowledge of APIs and tools like Postman for testing and debugging integrations.
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Strong logical and analytical thinking skills to solve complex application problems.
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Familiarity with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or New Relic.
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Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or AWS CLI) for automation tasks.
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Relevant AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.
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Fresh graduates with strong problem solving skills and programming knowledge are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Skills:
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Familiarity with ticketing systems like Jira.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
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Senior candidates (4+ years) should demonstrate expertise in application troubleshooting, monitoring, and automation.
Benefits:
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Competitive salaries.
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Career growth opportunities.
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Flexible working hour.
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Attractive benefits.