Application Support Analyst

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial market infrastructure company is seeking a Technical Analyst to maintain and manage exchange platforms. This role requires strong technical skills in Linux, SQL, and scripting, along with a degree and 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary up to £95,000 per annum and involves some on-site work and out-of-hours support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience using Unix/Linux servers.
• Ability to write advanced SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the exchange platforms.
• Provide 1st line support to clients.
• Support the build-out and configuring of new exchange platforms.

Skills

Linux

SQL

Bash

Python

Excel

FIX

G.I.T

Grafana

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Atlassian suite

Job description

• Opportunity to develop and upskill in a financial organization
• Must have exposure to Linux/Unix, SQL, FIX, Bash/Python

About Our Client

The client is a financial market infrastructure company.

Job Description

Job Overview


The primary responsibilities of the Technical Analyst will be maintaining and running client exchange platforms.

The operations team currently work a weekly shift rota covering the hours 07:00-18:00. There may also be some evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities and Duties

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  Responsible, along with other operations analysts, for the day-to-day management of the exchange platforms
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  Provide 1st line support to connected clients
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  Work with other departments (Compliance, Surveillance, Infrastructure and Sales) to ensure appropriately monitored live operations of all platforms
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  Support the build-out and configuring of new exchange platforms
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  Take a lead role in technology client support, including platform delivery management, support and knowledge transfer
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  Raise and deploy changes to support the day-to-day running of multiple exchange platforms
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  Compile outage reports for any production outages which occur on the operated platforms once the outage has been rectified
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  Be a subject matter expert of the exchange platforms offered from a technological perspective
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  Take part in release review meetings prior to upgrades
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  Actively raise and pursue improvements and changes that will benefit the team and the wider ecosystem

The Successful Applicant

Required Skills/Experience


Essential Technical

• Degree level qualification and 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Extensive experience using Unix/Linux servers
• Ability to write advanced SQL queries and a strong understanding of relational databases
• Scripting experience e.g. bash/shell, Python or similar
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Experience with FIX Protocol
• Proven use of G.I.T or similar
• Experience supporting production applications and demonstrated the ability to understand end-to-end systems and processes
• Knowledge or experience of Grafana
• Previous experience of the Atlassian suite of products
• TCP/UDP knowledge

Other Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms to a non-technical audience
• Experience of network support and troubleshooting
• Exposure to UK and EU equity market

What's on Offer

This role is offering up to £95000 per annum

There will be 3 interview stages involved

This role does require 3 days on site and some out of hours work may be required