Alongside

Technical Support Analyst - COBOL/Mainframe

Alongside  •  Porto, PT (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing tech teams

We are looking for a Application Support to join a project at a company specializing in the management of financial markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the availability and stability of services in the European market by monitoring production and test environments.
  • Assist in the resolution of operational alerts and incidents, including complex issues in Mainframe applications.
  • Support the management of tickets for incidents, changes, and service requests, ensuring SLA compliance.
  • Participate in the execution of critical incident procedures, root cause analysis, and preparation of post-incident reports.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of operational procedures, knowledge articles, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with development teams on application issues, enhancements, and maintenance tasks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Experience in IT support or production support (1–3 years preferred).
  • Knowledge of Mainframe systems and COBOL
  • Basic knowledge of Linux.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, 24/7 environments.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or in a team.

Benefits

  • Technical guidance and continuous mentorship
  • Participation in real-world projects
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth
  • Opportunity for career progression
  • Hybrid work model: Porto office
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About Alongside

🚀 Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams

Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit.

Why high-growth companies choose Alongside

• Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders. 

• Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod.

• End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs.

• Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags. 

• Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralised museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Porto, PT
Year Founded
2023
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