About the Role
We are looking for someone with a generic IT technical background to perform deployment and problem management activities in the Production environment for MIRS application. Linux (RHEL) and Ansible (aap) experience are required and other skills (Kibana, java development, AWS, Terrraform) would be a plus.
What Swift offers
Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.
We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too - an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.
Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.
At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.
What we offer
1. We put you in control of your career
2. We give you a competitive package
3. We help you perform at your best
4. We help you make a difference
5. We give you the freedom to be yourself
We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.
About the Product group
By joining the Product Group you will create and deliver customer-centric products in an Agile way, build an ecosystem around the Swift platform, and innovate with clients, as part of an Agiletribeor team.
MICSS tribe mission:
Market Infrastructures (MI) are key Swift customers and critical service providers for the Swift community. This customer segment is currently undergoing significant changes: next to real-time gross settlement systems (RTGS) which are migrating to ISO 20022 and renew their technology, domestic instant payment systems also being rolled-out with the expectation to open up to international transactions in the near future. This trend is very relevant for Swift since it provides an opportunity to increase the speed and availability of cross-border transactions. In view of these market changes, we are looking for strongly motivated individuals to help us evolve and enrich our solution portfolio for payment market infrastructures.
What to expect
You will work in an agile environment, in a squad focusing on the MIRS application. MIRS (Market Infrastructure Resiliency Service) is a robust RTGS third-site recovery solution. The squad is also involved in development activities for AUNPP so some AWS knowledge could be relevant.
As "System and Application management and support specialist", you will :
01. handle the software (from OS to application level) installation and upgrade activities in the Production environment, after completion of the required validation in the lower (development and qualification) environments.
02. own and handle all other required activities in the Production environment including application configuration and customization, installation and updates requested by Security, Tooling and Platform teams.
03. Perform day-to-day systems administration/management activities
04. perform problem management for MIRS application and systems by implementing corrective measures and identifying improvements.
05. Interact with network and Platform teams, software systems engineering and /or applications development in order to restore availability of services and/or identify root cause of problems.
06. May participate in the planning and implementation of system/network projects/enhancements, ensuring adherence to documented processes and procedures and risk mitigation efforts.
07. May automate administrative tasks to improve the monitoring of applications
08. May help automating
10. Acquire, develop and maintain technical and application knowledge in pursuance of the above objectives.
Education
University degree in IT / Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience
2-4 years of experience in a similar position in a comparable technical environment
Domains
Linux (RHEL)
AAP (Ansible Automation Platform)
Oracle ( perform basic sql queries )
Competency Profile
01. Takes Accountability for Delivering Results
Makes choices and decisions based on established practices and precedents; delivers results by overcoming a range of obstacles and issues and where timing may be critical.
02. Demonstrates Operational Excellence
Delivers work to agreed specifications of timeliness and quality; seeks to improve ways of doing things; sets and meets high standards for own work; demonstrates commitment to security policy.
03. Expands Knowledge
Expands own specialist knowledge and skills by taking ownership of own development; encourages colleagues to bring forward and share new ideas and alternative solutions; demonstrates openness to utilize new approaches.
04. Business Understanding and Commercial Sense
Applies understanding of how own division adds value to the business; uses knowledge of financial and business principles to deliver cost-effective solutions; adapts quickly to changes in the market, the industry and the organization while upholding standards.
05. Builds and Reinforces Customer Relationships
Fosters effective relationships by listening actively and taking steps to identify and meet customer needs; demonstrates customer focus and friendliness in all activities and actions.
06. Communicates Effectively
Communicates effectively across a range of practical and operational issues; adjusts personal communication style to fit intended audience; listens to and respects other people's points of view.
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We help you make a difference
We give you the freedom to be yourself
We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.