IT Application Specialist - Must Speak Mandarin
Michael Page International
- New York, New York
- 8 days ago
- $35–$55 Per Hour
- Temporary
Highlights
6+ month contract-to-hire position $35 to $55 per hour, depending on experience Opportunity to join a highly respected international financial institution Exposure to enterprise-level applications, infrastructure, and technology projects Collaborative and supportive technology team environment Potential for long-term permanent employment following the contract period Work in a centrally located Downtown Manhattan office. Location: Downtown Manhattan, New York Working Model: Onsite, 5 days per week The ideal candidate will possess: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $35–$55 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
IT Application Specialist - Must Speak Mandarin
The IT Application Specialist - Must Speak Mandarin will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and enhancing business-critical systems and applications while ensuring secure and reliable IT operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor and maintain applications, systems, and IT services to ensure stability and performance.
- Support software installations, upgrades, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Perform database administration, backup, recovery, and monitoring activities.
- Analyze business requirements and deliver technical solutions to support operational needs.
- Design, develop, and maintain applications and database solutions.
- Execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Assist with disaster recovery testing, documentation, and business continuity initiatives.
- Support Python platform maintenance, installations, and scripting activities.
- Collaborate with international technology teams to address vulnerabilities and security requirements.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure timely resolution of operational incidents.
- Assist in the delivery and coordination of technology projects and enhancements.
- Ensure adherence to IT governance, risk management, and compliance standards.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Location: Downtown Manhattan, New York Working Model: Onsite, 5 days per week The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in application support, systems administration, systems analysis, or software development.
- Must be fluent in Mandarin and English.
- Experience with application installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of databases, SQL, and data management concepts.
- Experience with Python, batch scripting, or other automation tools.
- Understanding of information security, IT risk management, and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Experience supporting financial services or regulated environments is highly desirable.
6+ month contract-to-hire position $35 to $55 per hour, depending on experience Opportunity to join a highly respected international financial institution Exposure to enterprise-level applications, infrastructure, and technology projects Collaborative and supportive technology team environment Potential for long-term permanent employment following the contract period Work in a centrally located Downtown Manhattan office
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About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.