A few days ago BBBH61774 3rd Line Support Engineer £45000 - £50000 per annum Belfast

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their global support team. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing business-critical applications across multiple regions. Candidates should possess strong SQL skills and have prior experience in a similar role. This position runs on a temporary contract lasting 6 to 9 months, requiring a mix of on-site work for effective collaboration. A comprehensive understanding of technical documentation and customer interactions is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar 3rd line support position, ideally in an enterprise environment.
• Proficient in SQL Server administration and scripting.
• Experience with Azure environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support for core systems and applications.
• Investigate and implement fixes for complex application issues.
• Monitor databases and coordinate security updates.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Windows Server/Linux experience

Scripting ability (PowerShell, Bash, SQL)

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Job description

MCS Group is working with a leading professional services organisation in Belfast as they look for an experienced 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their global support team. This 3rd Line Support Engineer will focus on maintaining and improving business‑critical enterprise applications used across multiple regions. Strong SQL skills are essential, as is demonstrable experience in a similar, 3rd line role. The successful 3rd Line Support Engineer will join on a temporary contract for 6 - 9 months.

The Role

• This team is the final point of escalation for all complex technical fixes and issues.
• You will provide advanced support for finance, CRM, business intake and other core systems.
• Investigate complex application and SQL issues and implement fixes or enhancements.
• Monitor databases, SQL replication and Always On configurations; action performance and security issues.
• Coordinate patches, updates and security remediation.
• Support hybrid environments across Azure AVS, Azure native and on-premises infrastructure.
• Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to change management.
• Participate in an on-call rota for critical applications.

The Person

• Prior experience in a similar 3rd line support position is essential, ideally in an enterprise environment.
• Strong SQL Server administration and scripting skills are essential.
• Experience with Windows Server/Linux and cloud/SaaS environments.
• Scripting ability (PowerShell, Bash, SQL).
• Confident troubleshooting with keen analytical skills.
• Due to the nature of this role, it is vital that you have experience in a client/user-facing role with solid customer service skills.
• Experience with Elite 3E or InTapp Open would be nice to have, but not essential.

Salary: Equivalent to £50k per annum (£25.65 per hour)
Location: Belfast - 2+ days per week in the office required
Duration: 6 - 9 months

Please Note - This position is subject to a Basic Access NI check. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. This will be considered in line with Access NI code of practice & MCS Group's Access NI policies.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group 02896195309

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