Job Description: L3 Application/Production Support Engineer Role: L3 Application/Production Support Engineer Location: Bangalore Experience Required: 5-6 years (preferably in the Indian Banking Sector or BFSI Domain) Shift Timings: Willing to work in shifts, including weekends. --- Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical Expertise: - Provide advanced technical support for applications running on Windows IIS, Linux/AIX environments. - Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, and usage of tools like PL/SQL Developer and SQL Developer. - Experience with JavaScript logs, .NET logs, and knowledge of API management. - Basic knowledge of AWS and Azure DevOps, including build creation and deployments. - Strong understanding of integration systems such as TIBCO, APIM, and multiple API platforms. 2. Incident, Problem, and Change Management: - Handle critical production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and work towards resolution. - Ensure timely resolution of issues by proactively managing incident queues and assigning tasks to appropriate teams. - Manage change requests and deployments in coordination with cross-functional teams. - Manage crisis calls and provide effective communication to senior stakeholders during highseverity incidents. - Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) drills to ensure operational readiness. 3. Observability & Monitoring: - Expertise in monitoring tools like AppDynamics, ensuring applications' uptime and performance. - Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and resolve them in coordination with the development and infrastructure teams. 4. IT Infrastructure Management: - Coordinate OS patching activities, weekend deployments, and critical updates across environments. - Ensure proper tracking and closure of weekend deployment tasks and post-deployment validations. 5. Banking Sector Knowledge: - Strong understanding of the Information Technology Architecture in Indian Banking sectors. - Ensure compliance with industry guidelines and standards. 6. Domain Knowledge in Wholesale and Investment Banking: - Familiarity with Wholesale and Investment Banking operations and domain knowledge. - Experience with financial products such as Custody, PCM (Payment and Cash Management), DpSecure, Mutual Funds, NPS (National Pension System), and Fraud Risk Management systems. - Hands-on experience or understanding of Business Process Management (BPM) tools, which will be considered an added advantage. 7. Coordination & Communication: - Collaborate with multiple teams to resolve production issues, especially during critical incidents. - Provide clear and concise communication during incident bridges and updates to stakeholders. - Document procedures, guidelines, and issues effectively for internal and external audit requirements. --- Qualifications and Skills: - Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - Technical Skills: - Expertise in Windows IIS, Linux/AIX, SQL, PL/SQL. - Familiarity with JavaScript logs, .NET logs, APIM, and integration services like TIBCO. - Experience in Azure DevOps for build creation, deployments, and configuration management. - Knowledge of AWS infrastructure (basic troubleshooting). - Experience with AppDynamics or similar observability/monitoring tools. - Banking Domain Knowledge: - Solid understanding of Wholesale and Investment Banking. - Familiarity with financial products like Custody, PCM, DpSecure, Mutual Funds, NPS, and Fraud Risk Management systems. - Experience with Business Process Management (BPM) tools is a plus. - Experience in Incident Management: - Proficiency in Incident, Problem, and Change Management. - Ability to handle crisis calls and troubleshoot high-severity issues. - Strong knowledge of Disaster Recovery operations and execution of DR drills. - Soft Skills: - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams and work under pressure. - Analytical mindset for Root Cause Analysis and proactive incident resolution. --- Preferred Experience: - Prior experience in an L3 Application/Production Support role, preferably in the Indian Banking sector. - Familiarity with middle services architecture and banking sector IT guidelines. --- Shift Timings: - Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends and on-call support for critical production incidents. ---
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5-6 years of experience, preferably in L3 application/production support
- Experience with Windows IIS and Linux/AIX environments
- Expertise in SQL and PL/SQL
- Experience with PL/SQL Developer and SQL Developer
- Familiarity with JavaScript logs and .NET logs
- Knowledge of API management, APIM, and integration platforms such as TIBCO
- Experience with Azure DevOps for build creation, deployments, and configuration management
- Basic AWS infrastructure troubleshooting knowledge
- Experience with AppDynamics or similar observability and monitoring tools
- Proficiency in incident, problem, and change management
- Experience handling critical incidents, crisis calls, root-cause analysis, and high-severity troubleshooting
- Knowledge of disaster recovery operations and participation in DR drills
- Understanding of wholesale and investment banking operations
- Familiarity with custody, PCM, DpSecure, mutual funds, NPS, and fraud risk management systems
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and on-call support
- Experience with Business Process Management tools
- Prior experience in the Indian banking sector
What We Do
Kotak Mahindra Group is an Indian financial services conglomerate founded in 1985. Its flagship Kotak Mahindra Bank provides commercial banking and serves individuals and corporate customers through banking, lending, payments, and corporate solutions. Across the wider group, offerings include stock broking, mutual funds, life insurance, and investment banking, addressing diverse personal and corporate financial needs across India.







