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The System Analyst is responsible to fully support the batch processing for Visa’s Debit, Data Platforms and Core Systems applications in a multi-data center environment. The daily duties include: monitoring batch processing flows, resolving errors following incident and problem management processes, and supporting daily change activities.  The System Analyst must be a team player, possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to multitask, and prioritize issues that need immediate attention.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• The analyst is responsible for the management and recovery of the Visa’s Core batch applications and services which include:

  • Taking corrective actions to recover failed jobs and ensure batch processing is executed on time.

  • Monitoring batch processes and addressing issues to meet SLAs.

  • Escalating appropriately based on documented processes.

  • Documenting all issues following standard ITIL Incident and Problem management processes.

  • Preforming Change reviews, executing change tasks, and coordinating change activity as needed.

  • Following all defined processes, procedures and standards.

  • Defining and updating all team documentation including the daily shift handover.

  • Assisting support teams in updating job documentation and job schedules as needed to support efficient batch processing.

  • Preforming proactive analysis of the Visa’s complex batch schedules to detect potential problems. When necessary take preventive actions.

  • Preforming UAT (user acceptance testing) for new or upgraded operational monitoring tools and batch related user interfaces.

• Working knowledge of Unix, Linux, Windows, z/OS and Tandem Non- stop operating systems.

• Strong working knowledge of one or more enterprise batch scheduling solutions (Example: ESP, Control-M)

• A strong ability to understand the Visa applications, associated batch flows and the services they provide in relation to the service levels and impacts to Visa’s customers.

• Working closely with the Application Support, Development, and engineering groups to implement corrective measures and offer solutions where applicable.

• The ability to multitask, analyze and diagnose complex issues when working with various support groups.

• A strong understanding in Incident, Problem and change management per the ITIL process.

• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Performance Indicator

• Technical staff member with general software configuration and troubleshooting skills.  Includes (but is not limited to) z/OS, Linux, Unix, and Windows Systems

• Proficient in utilizing an enterprise scheduling solution (Example: CA – ESP, Control-M) to monitor and manage batch processing

• Working knowledge of streaming processes, such as Kafka

• Working knowledge of Containerization, utilizing Kubernetes or Docker

• Demonstrated strong ability in resolving routine problems with job failures, issues with Job schedules, and common script failures within technical areas of responsibility, following documented handling procedures

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to handle pressure and difficult situation in a professional manner

• Performs Incident, Change and Problem Management in accordance with documented guidelines

• Be able to respond / action escalation utilizing our knowledge base within Incident tickets, websites, and documented process / procedures

• Ensure all issues are tracked and resolved to maintain and make improvements to ensure no SLA’s are missed or extended outages occur

• Strong ability to apply problem-solving and technical skills

• MS Office proficiency