Application Support Engineer

Charles Stanley & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an Applications Support Engineer to provide expert support for both in-house and third-party applications. In this dynamic role, you will troubleshoot issues, support system upgrades, and collaborate on improving integration across business-critical systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in MySQL and PHP, with a background in the financial sector preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with MySQL and T-SQL for database support.
• Hands-on knowledge of PHP, PowerShell, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Providing 3rd line support for in-house and third-party applications.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues across various technologies.
• Monitoring batch jobs and system alerts.

Skills

MySQL

T-SQL

PHP

PowerShell

HTML5

JavaScript

CSS

Application security best practices

Data warehousing

Tools

Windows Server (2016/2019)

Linux (CentOS/RedHat)

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Applications Support Engineer to provide expert support across a range of front and back office applications. If you're passionate about technology, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy solving complex problems, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help power the systems that drive our business forward.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Applications Support Engineer, you'll play a key role in:

• Providing 3rd line support for both in-house and third-party applications.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues across PHP, T-SQL, PowerShell, MySQL, and more.
• Supporting system upgrades, patching, and data imports/exports.
• Monitoring batch jobs and system alerts, including out-of-hours support.
• Collaborating with development teams to implement fixes and enhancements.
• Improving integration and workflows across business-critical systems.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong experience with MySQL and T-SQL for database support and maintenance.
• Hands-on knowledge of PHP, PowerShell, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Familiarity with Windows Server (2016/2019) and Linux (CentOS/RedHat).
• A solid understanding of application security best practices and data warehousing.
• Bonus: Experience in the financial industry, especially with trading systems, FIX messaging, and trade flows.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You're adaptable and thrive in a changing tech landscape.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You're detail-oriented and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
• You enjoy working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, innovative environment where your technical expertise will make a real impact. You'll work alongside talented professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and have opportunities to grow your skills and career.