Job description
### **Production Support Engineer – Java / .NET**
**Location:** Abu Dhabi
**Experience:** 5\+ Years
**Work Arrangement:** Rotational Shifts
### **About the Role**
We are looking for an experienced **Production Support Engineer** with strong hands\-on experience supporting **Java or .NET applications** in a production environment. The role involves monitoring applications, troubleshooting incidents, performing root\-cause analysis, and coordinating with L2/L3 teams and development teams to ensure high availability and stability of business\-critical applications.
### **Key Responsibilities**
* Provide **L1/L2 production support** for Java or .NET\-based applications.
* Monitor production applications, services, jobs, and system health.
* Investigate and resolve application incidents within defined **SLAs**.
* Perform troubleshooting and **root\-cause analysis** for recurring production issues.
* Analyze application logs, errors, and performance issues.
* Work with development, infrastructure, database, and L3 teams for complex issue resolution.
* Execute and support application deployments, releases, patches, and emergency fixes.
* Perform **SQL queries** for data validation and production issue analysis.
* Troubleshoot **API/integration issues** and validate API responses.
* Follow **ITIL processes** including Incident, Problem, and Change Management.
* Maintain proper incident documentation, knowledge articles, and support procedures.
* Participate in rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
### **Required Skills \& Experience**
* **5\+ years of experience in Java or .NET Production/Application Support.**
* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
* Good knowledge of **Java/.NET application architecture and runtime environments**.
* Experience with **SQL** and relational databases.
* Good understanding of **Windows and/or Linux** environments.
* Experience with application monitoring, log analysis, and incident management.
* Knowledge of **REST APIs, web services, and integrations**.
* Good understanding of **ITIL and SLA\-driven production support**.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and business teams.
* Banking/financial services experience is preferred.
### **Preferred Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
* **ITIL v4 Foundation** certification is preferred.
* Experience supporting high\-volume, business\-critical applications.
* Exposure to scripting, automation, CI/CD, or monitoring tools is an advantage.
* Willingness to work in **24x7 rotational shifts**.
**Skills:** Java , .NET , SQL
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