Production Application Support - Saudi -

We are looking for an experienced IT Production Support professional with a strong background in card transaction systems, reconciliation, clearing, and settlement. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting and supporting critical applications, specifically related to card issuance and transaction authorization.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide support for production environments related to card transaction systems, ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolution of issues.

* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems within IST, CORTEX card issuance, transaction authorization, and settlement systems.

* Work on reconciling and clearing transaction data to ensure accuracy and consistency across platforms.  Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth operation of all card systems, including ATM switches and merchant settlement solutions.

* Monitor and manage CORTEX and related card application performance, conducting necessary system health checks.

Key Skills and Experience:

1. Reconciliation, Clearing, and Settlement.

2. CORTEX Card Issuance and Transaction Authorization Architecture.

3. Card Application Expertise.
4. Strong Technical Skills – Oracle PL/SQL.

5. Knowledge of Card Schemes.

6. Technical Skills:

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

- Ability to work in high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks effectively to meet SLA requirements.

- Experience with system monitoring, log analysis, and incident management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with production support in a financial or payments environment.

- Familiarity with relevant security standards and best practices in the card payments industry.

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

- 7 to 15 years of experience in production support or a similar role within the payments or financial services industry.