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

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Application Support Analyst to manage incidents and troubleshoot application problems within Front Office Teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong PowerShell skills and experience with Trading Platforms, ensuring proactive support and technical solutions in a financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Trading Platforms and FIX Connectivity.
• Strong PowerShell experience is a must.
• Background in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical and procedural assistance to internal and external teams.
• Manage incidents, troubleshoot application problems, and ensure resolution of outages.
• Collaborate with IT teams for support-related responsibilities.

Skills

SQL

Oracle databases

Windows

Linux/Unix

PowerShell

ITIL frameworks

API onboarding

FIX messaging

Market connectivity protocols

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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.