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Place of work
Bratislava
Contract type
full-time

Application Focal Point 

Job description
Job description
An Application Focal point (AFP) is responsible for the life cycle management of applications and acts as a key stakeholder in
support of IBM's execution of its legal and regulatory requirements as well as for managing the information use in its operations
and decision -making.

The AFP is responsible for enforcing processes to:
1. Align with the Business Strategy
Understand the application's in its process and in the overall portfolio
Confirm the the expected business benefits are being delivered by this application
Determine if the application requires enhancements to support
Help to determine if and when the application should be sunset

2.Responsible for Application Operation or Process Implementation
Job scheduling
Backup of the data and the application
Table, Views and parameter maintenance
Data analytics
Execution of application controls
Production control tasks including:
· Review and interpret results of production sanity checks
· Preparation and distribution of customer communication in case of problems and issues
Operation management tasks including:
· Plan, initiate and authorize all deviations from normal batch processing
· DOU management and maintenance with all up- and downstream systems
· Processing of TSRM tickets (incidents), production problems and change freeze exceptions
· Performance analysis in case of out of range situation of the batch processing time
Deployment tasks including:
· Set up complete preparation for new / changed interfaces in the production environment
· Cover operation aspects in the deployment calls for all application fixes and releases
Project supporting tasks including:
· Contribution to ASCA audits, self-certifications and pandemic reviews
· Contribute operational experience to development projects
Lead for operational impacts & aspects of L&M projects


Required
Master's Degree in Information Technology
At least 2years experience in coordination and leadership skills (preferably project management experience)
At least 2years experience in Creative problem solving and Analytical skills
Strong communication skills (English: Fluent, another foreign language is advantage)
Brio, SAP - advanced users
· TSRM, RTC (tools)

 Preferred skills
Knowledge of:
DB2, MVS
Cognos
IW structure
SQL
Datastage

Successful candidates can use great benefits provided by the IBM company for its employees. The benefits support following areas:

• Your Money
Subsidized meal-tickets
Special IBM discounts
Attractive compensation and benefits
Diners club - private credit card
Recommend-a-Friend – get a bonus in the employee referral program
Contribution to pension plan

• Your Life
Flexible working time
Three additional vacation days
International environment

• Your Health
Life Insurance
Private medical sanatorium
Up to three self-recovery days
100% sick leave compensation

• Your Development
Long term career development and possibility of internal rotation
Training programs - classroom based training and 5000 e-learning course
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • English: Fluent
Preferred
  • Economics
 
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Additional information
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
ID: 1923086  Dátum zverejnenia: 8.11.2014  Pracovná ponuka je prevzatá z inej stránky alebo zdroja.