Johannesburg North: Banking Application Support Analyst posted by Network Contracting

Transactional Banking Application Support Analyst (2nd Line)

Looking to move into a highimpact 2nd line support role within transactional banking?
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced application support analyst who thrives in fastpaced, regulated environments and enjoys resolving complex issues that directly impact client banking operations.
Company and Job Description:
A leading banking organisation is seeking a Transactional Banking Application Support Analyst (2nd Line) to support critical transactional banking platforms, with a strong focus on HosttoHost (H2H) channels.
This role offers exposure to core transactional systems, enterprise clients, and crossfunctional technology teams, while providing the opportunity to deepen expertise within payments, integrations, and production support. You will play a key role in ensuring system stability, client continuity, and highquality service delivery in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 2nd line application support for transactional banking platforms and HosttoHost channels
• Investigate and resolve application and integration issues using logs, SQL queries, and system analysis
• Perform daily system health checks and proactively monitor platform alerts
• Manage production incidents endtoend within agreed SLAs, including escalation and stakeholder updates
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive permanent fixes in collaboration with IT teams
• Support releases, patches, postimplementation validation, and change activities
• Maintain accurate documentation, incident records, and operational procedures

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:
Qualification:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in application support, production support, or service delivery
• Proven experience within a banking or financial services environment
• Exposure to Transactional Banking, Payments, or HosttoHost (H2H) systems advantageous

Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
• Experience with SQL, application and system log analysis, and data extraction
• Understanding of endtoend financial transaction flows
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple incidents, and take ownership

Apply now!
For more exciting IT and Banking Technology vacancies, please visit:
www.********.co.za
I also specialise in recruiting in the following fields:

• Application & Production Support
• Transactional Banking & Payments
• IT Service Delivery
• API & Integration Support
• Banking Technology

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.
For more information contact:
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager
Connect with me on LinkedIn:
www.********.co.za