Job Description

Work Schedule OtherEnvironmental Conditions OfficeSummarized Purpose:The Application Administrator is responsible for maintaining and supporting corporate applications including security, configuration, validation and deployments. This includes but is not limited to managing releases, troubleshooting issues and managing application documentation.Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot and resolve basic application-specific support issues.
• Serve as the IT configuration expert for assigned systems including but not limited to system configuration, design, subject matter expert for developers, business support team and business users, and establish system configuration standards and documentation.
• Assist with the publishing and deployment of system code to application environments as directed.
• Enter and monitor change requests including following established Change Management policies and procedures.
• Execute application security requests for assigned systems.
• Work with the applicable teams and vendors to assist with application releases, release management and backend process management.
• Write and maintain application specific documentation in accordance with procedural documents and as directed.
• Manage application support queues including to troubleshoot issues utilizing technical skills (i.e. SQL queries, Windows Event Viewer, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to interface with both technical and business team members at all levels within a global organization.
• Installs and maintains enterprise application software (including dedicated hardware), application code deployments and configuration changes.
• Experience in Financial, Human Resources or Corporate Systems a plus

On Call once in 3 weeksWorking hours 1 PM to 10 PM IST / 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM PSTQualificationsBachelor\'s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 - 3 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Client focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to multitask and pay close attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently with little guidance or reliance on oral/written instructions.
• Knowledge of and experience working in application support.
• Must be able to learn and adhere to PPD(CRG) specific Computer System Lifecycle Management Procedures and Processes
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud HCM, Oracle Cloud BI Publisher, Oracle Cloud HCM Extracts, Oracle HCM Data Loader, Oracle Fast Formulas, PBL
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP (GL, AP, AR, PO, INV, PPM), FBDI, Financial Reporting Studio (FRS)
• General understanding of application administration and architecture (Windows Server, Linux). Ex. navigating Linux directory structures, understanding Windows services, and troubleshooting using the Windows event viewer.
• Ability to diagnose problems, define/resolve/coordinate the implementation of solutions with other groups
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of application problems, if necessary, working with our system development team, systems/network administration personnel, other departments at PPD(CRG), or with software vendors.
• Self-motivated with the initiative to see issue resolution through to completion.
• Business focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude with a commitment to a high quality of work
• Demonstrated competency to learn new technical skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products and working within ticket management systems.

Working conditions

• Long, varied hours required occasionally.
• Required to participate in on-call rotation on monthly basis (On Call once in 3 weeks )

Working hours 1 PM to 10 PM IST / 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM PST

Thermo Fisher Scientific