Application Support Specialist

RecoTek is Reconomy’s new centralized technology hub located in Bucharest, Romania, officially launched in February 2024. Serving as the backbone of Reconomy’s tech operations, it consolidates inhouse expertise across all Reconomy brands to accelerate platform development and enhance service delivery. Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills and incredible people to enable businesses to better manage their resources, helping reduce waste, optimise their supply chains, and contribute in a meaningful way toward the circular economy Reconomy is bending the edges of linear business models across the world, integrating circular economy strategies and processes into everyday operations. We have the tools, talent and technology that enable customers to harness the full and inherent value of their resources, with integrated global operations in over 80 countries across the world. Reconomy’s full range of capabilities are organized into 3 ‘loops’: Recycle, Comply and Re-use, each providing opportunities for circularity within the wider resource cycle. Recycle loop is utilising the latest technology and data to enable customers to make the best possible use of their materials. Comply loop is enabling customers to solve increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert knowledge and thought leadership to drive business accountability across the globe. Re-use loop is providing intelligent technology platforms and agile delivery models for pre-retail logistics and product returns, fulfilment and processing, on behalf of many of Europe’s largest retailers. About the role As an Application Support Specialist , you will join Reconomy’s global Technology team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of business-critical applications and processes. You will provide second-line application support , investigating and resolving complex incidents escalated from first-line support and working closely with business, development, engineering and product teams. You will be responsible for troubleshooting application and data-related issues, performing root cause analysis, validating system behaviour and using tools such as SQL queries, monitoring platforms, diagnostic logs and ITSM systems to identify and resolve problems. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement , helping identify recurring issues, improve support processes, maintain knowledge documentation and work with third-line product teams when further escalation is required. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with technology and collaborating with different teams in a global environment, while developing their expertise across application support, databases, cloud technologies and IT service management. You will be joining RecoTek in Bucharest , our technology scaling centre, and working as part of the DRS Application Support team within Central Technology What we need from you Experience in second-line application support , troubleshooting and resolving escalated incidents. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , including root cause analysis. Experience working with ITSM platforms, support queues, SLAs and incident management . Working knowledge of SQL for data investigation and validation. Ability to use monitoring tools, diagnostic logs and dashboards to investigate issues. Experience collaborating with 1st line support, 3rd line engineering/product teams and business stakeholders . Good understanding of application support processes, issue reproduction, defect triage and release management . Familiarity with APIs, integrations, message flows, batch jobs or scheduled processes is a plus. Good written and verbal English communication skills . Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise incidents according to business impact and SLA requirements . A degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Systems or a related field . ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification is desirable. What we offer This role offers you the chance to work in a friendly, diverse and international environment, along with colleagues who will share your passion for innovation, agile-working and growth. You will also be able to develop your skills within the exciting and challenging market of Reverse Logistics! Hybrid working environment Training and development to keep you in touch with the latest technologies and the opportunities to apply your learning. We offer a competitive salary alongside other benefits* Our office is easily accessible located near the city center of Bucharest, and designed to make you feel at home 23 working days of annual leave, plus 2 additional days allowed for participation in volunteering programs, and 1 extra day off for your birthday Meal vouchers: 45 RON per working day (taxed according to current legislation) Private medical subscription.