Application Support Engineer (Trading Applications)

Orlaroseassociates; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in London seeks an Application Support Engineer to ensure smooth operation of technology solutions. You'll bridge technical operations and business support, oversee product lifecycle, and provide application support for trading applications. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, experience supporting multi-tiered applications, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. This role offers excellent training and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and technical development

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced global environment

Qualifications

• Experience within an Application Support role within a Financial Services business.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and make decisions confidently.
• Familiar with change control and release management.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for software vendors and coordinate the full product lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on application and software support for in-house and third-party systems.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements, budgets, and delivery criteria.

Skills

Strong SQL and database skills

Solid experience supporting multi-tiered Windows-based applications

Proven scripting experience (e.g. VB/VBA, PowerShell)

Familiarity with enterprise scheduling systems

Experience with SFTP connectivity and system integrations

Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills

Job description

Application Support Engineer (Trading Applications)

Location

London

Term

Full Time

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a leading international financial services organisation with a strong presence in global markets. They offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where technology and business intersect to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions.

The Role

We’re seeking an Application Support Engineer to ensure that the organisation’s technology solutions run smoothly and continue to evolve with the needs of the business.

Reporting to the Head of IT, this is a highly visible role that bridges technical operations, vendor management and business support. You’ll take ownership of applications across their lifecycle, from vendor engagement through to implementation, ongoing support and enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Point of contact for software vendors and coordinate the full product lifecycle.
• Provide hands‑on application and software support for both in‑house and third‑party systems.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements, budgets, and delivery criteria for new and existing solutions.
• Oversee and enforce change management and governance processes.
• Support software configuration, testing, release management and documentation.
• Produce and maintain clear system documentation and training materials.

About You

Experience within an Application Support role within a Financial Services business, ideally supporting front and back‑office applications with a good understanding of operations. A self‑starter who combines technical depth with business acumen. You can communicate complex information clearly, influence stakeholders and make decisions confidently.

• Strong SQL and database skills.
• Solid experience supporting multi‑tiered Windows‑based applications.
• Proven scripting experience (e.g. VB/VBA, PowerShell) for automation or troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with enterprise scheduling systems (e.g. VisualCron).
• Experience with SFTP connectivity and system integrations.
• Understanding of change control and release management within a regulated or corporate environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to act independently in time‑critical scenarios.

Why Apply

• Join a tight‑knit, high‑performing IT team supporting enterprise‑grade systems.
• Excellent training and technical development
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, globally connected environment.

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