Application Support AnalystJob type: Contract (3 months)Location: Edinburgh OverviewResponsible for supporting the Banks'' core applications (including Oracle Flexcube1, Document Management System, Managed File Transfer Integration; CRM). Support duties include: daily batch management; requirements analysis and design of changes; configuration and release management; environment management; oversight of third-party suppliers; incident management; problem management (Level 1 and 2 technical support) ResponsibilitiesAdministration of multiple core application platforms (e.g. configuration; database; parameterisation; scripting)Work with stakeholders and change teams to determine requirements for core platform change requests and subsequent impact analysis and designDesign and implement solutions that optimise performance, supportability, security and resilienceIdentify and troubleshoot issues and incidents in core applications and propose resolution in a timely mannerProviding 1st Line / 2nd Line application support to colleagues across the Bank (incl. functional subject matter expertise / internal consultancy)Oversight of third-party IT suppliers (including hosting and managed service partners)Manage core application configuration and environmentsSupport operation of key IT controls (incl. role-based access control; release management)Support daily batch operations and regular security patching (outside of working hours)Focusing on long-term business and technology ..... full job details .....