Application Support Analyst - £85,000 per annum - PowerShell

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Application Support Analyst based in Bedford, UK. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in troubleshooting and supporting application issues, requiring expertise in trading platforms and FIX connectivity. This position demands strong technical skills, particularly in PowerShell, alongside a background in financial services. If you're a proactive problem solver eager to support dynamic teams, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience working within Financial Services, particularly in banking.
• Strong background in Trading Platforms and FIX Connectivity preferred.
• Methodical with ITIL experience and continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support and incident resolution for applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams and manage critical upgrades.
• Provide advisory support to clients in regulated environments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Stakeholder Management

API Onboarding

FIX Messaging

ITIL Frameworks

SQL

PowerShell

Communication

Tools

Windows

Linux/Unix

SQL

Oracle

ION

IBM MQ

Deltix

TT

ATEO

Job description

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Client:

VirtueTech Recruitment Group

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

The role of the Application Support Analyst centres on delivering both technical and procedural assistance to internal teams and external stakeholders. Acting as a key point of contact for issue resolution, the analyst will manage incidents, troubleshoot day-to-day application problems, and ensure swift resolution of outages. This position involves close collaboration with infrastructure, service desk, and broader IT teams, requiring a proactive mindset and a strong sense of ownership across all support-related responsibilities.

This role will be working within the Front Office Teams and would requires someone with experience on Trading Platforms and preference to candidates with exposure to FIX Connectivity.

• Proficient in Windows and Linux/Unix environments with solid understanding of SQL, Oracle databases, and server-side infrastructure, including platforms like ION, IBM MQ, Deltix, TT, and ATEO.
• Background in financial services (preferably banking), with insight into trading, clearing, and settlement processes across futures, OTC energy, and global markets.
• Excellent communicator with strong documentation and stakeholder management skills; capable of building relationships across development teams, business users, and external vendors.
• Highly methodical with experience in ITIL frameworks, change management, and a focus on continuously improving systems and processes.
• Skilled in API onboarding, FIX messaging, market connectivity protocols, and supporting high-frequency trading platforms; able to work shifts and manage critical upgrades.
• Prior experience supporting clients in a technical advisory role, with an understanding of compliance, risk, and regulated environments.
• Strong PowerShell experience is a must!

If you are interested in the above role please come back to me asap with an updated CV or contact number.