Applications Specialist

Candidzone is a leading recruitment and HR solutions provider in Qatar, connecting top talent with reputable organizations across various industries. We are currently seeking an experienced **Applications Specialist – Systems Operations (SharePoint)** for a leading client in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in **enterprise application support, Microsoft SharePoint, systems operations, application integration, and business requirements analysis**, with the ability to support critical business applications and drive continuous improvement. ### **Key Responsibilities:** * Provide technical support and maintenance for enterprise applications * Troubleshoot application incidents, performance issues, and operational problems * Administer and support **Microsoft SharePoint**, including configurations, workflows, and integrations * Monitor application performance, availability, and system health * Support application development, testing, implementation, and enhancement activities * Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements * Develop test cases and support **User Acceptance Testing (UAT)** * Integrate applications with existing systems for seamless data exchange * Coordinate with IT teams, business users, vendors, and consultants * Prepare technical documentation, user guides, FAQs, and system manuals * Support end\-user training, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives * Ensure confidentiality and security of business and application data ### **Skills \& Qualifications:** * Bachelor's Degree in **Computer Science, Information Technology**, or related field * **4–6 years of experience** in enterprise application support, systems operations, or application management * Strong hands\-on experience with **Microsoft SharePoint** * Knowledge of application development, integration, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting * Experience with **Java and/or Python** * Good understanding of **Agile and Waterfall** methodologies * Strong business analysis and requirements\-gathering skills * Experience with data analysis and visualization * Excellent problem\-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills ### **Preferred Certifications:** * Certified Associate in Software Engineering (**CASE**) * Agile / **Scrum Master** certification * Relevant programming or software development certifications * Microsoft SharePoint certifications are an advantage