Job Summary

Cash Management & Payments Platform | GEM Core Lab JOB TITLE:  Technical Application Service Specialist  HOURS: UK Hours WORKING PATTERN: Our working style is hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site  LOCATION(S):  India based Join Lloyds Banking Group, the UK’s largest digital bank, where you’ll make a genuine difference, develop your skills, and be part of a culture that values every contribution. Our mission is to shape finance as a force for good, creating a sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses. Guided by our values, we foster an environment where colleagues thrive and make a positive impact. Why Lloyds Banking Group? •    Inclusive & Diverse Workplace: We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. •    Purpose-Driven Culture: Work on initiatives that matter, shaping the future of banking.   About this opportunity  We're looking to recruit a Technical Application Service Specialist (TASS) to work within the Gem Lab in India based location. As a TASS, a solid technical background will be required to work on the IT recovery process in the event of system outages, incidents, or disasters. Coordinate multi-functional teams, manage recovery activities, maintain operational readiness, and ensure IT service stability. The TASS drives continuous improvement across operational processes and ensures service levels are consistently met or exceeded.    What you’ll need  Technical Skills •    ABAP Development and Debugging •    ABAP Object-Oriented Programming (OOABAP) •    Open SQL and Performance Optimisation •    CDS Views development and Analysis •    Enhancements (BADI, User Exits, Enhancement Framework) •    ALV Reports and Interactive Reporting •    Function Modules, BAPIs, RFCs •    IDoc and Interface Processing •    Background Job Development and Troubleshooting •    SmartForms / Adobe Forms •    Data Dictionary (Tables, Structures, Views) •    Performance Analysis using ST05, SAT, SQL Trace •    HANA Optimised ABAP Development •    Error analysis and code remediation in production environments •    Ability to debug/investigate the code to find the root cause and ability to deliver retrospective code fixes back on incidents. •    Java, GCP, Dynatrace, GitHub  Domain Knowledge: •    Industry Standard Payments knowledge & Formats •    International Payments - SWIFT, SEPA, TARGET2 •    UK Domestic Payments – BACS, Faster payments, CHAPS, Cash and Cheque, Inter Group / Account Transfers •    Payment Standards: ISO20022 (PAIN113, PAIN118, PAIN119, PACS008, PACS009, PACS004, PACS002), SWIFT MT (MT101, MT910, MT900), CAMT formats. •    Banking & Payments domain knowledge •    Management skills – Demonstrable experience in IT Operations or Service Management in a run/support environment.  •    A good understanding of ITIL processes, especially Incident, Problem and Change.  •    Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the st

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and enhance sap programs using abap language to meet business requirements.
2. Collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze, design, and implement sap solutions.
3. Troubleshoot and debug sap programs to optimize performance and functionality.
4. Create technical documentation and provide training to end-users as needed.
5. Stay updated on sap abap best practices and technologies to recommend improvements.

Skill Requirements

1. Proficiency in sap abap programming basics including abap dictionary, reports, interfaces, forms, and enhancements.
2. Strong understanding of sap modules and integration with other systems.
3. Knowledge of debugging techniques and performance optimization in sap abap.
4. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
5. Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders at various levels.

Other Requirements

1.SAP ABAP certification is preferred.