At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and maintain trading applications in a fast-paced Equities Derivatives environment.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the finance sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career path with exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that directly impacts trading success.
- Qualifications: Strong Linux/Unix skills, scripting experience, and knowledge of trading systems required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive and technically strong EQD Application Support Engineer to support applications within an Equities Derivatives trading environment. The role focuses on maintaining system stability, resolving production issues, and supporting business-critical trading platforms.
What you'll do:
- Provide L2/L3 application support within an EQD trading environment
- Investigate and resolve production incidents (P1/P2) impacting trading systems
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventative improvements
- Monitor systems proactively and address issues before business impact
- Work closely with traders, developers, and infrastructure teams
- Support releases, deployments, and BAU activities
What you'll bring:
- Strong Linux/Unix command line skills (processes, logs, troubleshooting)
- Hands-on scripting experience (Python and/or Bash)
- Strong SQL skills (querying, data analysis, troubleshooting)
- Proven experience in application / production support
- Knowledge of Equities / Equities Derivatives (EQD) products
- Experience in trading systems or front-office environments
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Geneos, Splunk, Dynatrace, etc.)
We think you need these skills to ace EQD Application Support
L2/L3 Application Support
Linux/Unix Command Line Skills
Scripting (Python and/or Bash)
SQL Skills
Data Analysis
Production Support
Equities Derivatives Knowledge
