Application Support Engineer

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone''s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Application Support EngineerLocation: Chester - 3 days in office essentialContract: 12 months rolling contract initiallySalary: 55,000 - 60,000Our Operations team is looking for a skilled Application Support Engineer to support and maintain real-time communication and automation applications. These applications are Java-based and run on Linux environments.We''re seeking professionals with strong experience in Linux administration, SQL databases, and automation scripting, who can troubleshoot issues, maintain system stability, and support critical business applications.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport, maintain, and troubleshoot Java-based applications hosted on Linux serversDevelop, enhance, and maintain automation scripts using Python and PowerShellInstall, configure, and deploy software applicationsMonitor system performance and investigate production issuesPerform application deployments, patching, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activitiesCreate and maintain technical documentationMonitor and analyse system and application logsWork closely with infrastructure ..... full job details .....