Application Support Engineer - Platform & Scripting in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Energy Job Board in the UK is seeking an Application Support Engineer. This role involves providing technical support, resolving platform-level issues, and requires at least 2 years of experience in application or technical support. Key skills include SQL, Unix shell, and strong communication abilities. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in application or technical support.
• Ability to run SQL queries and analyse data structures.
• Familiarity with Unix shell and Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Join a technical support team handling platform-level issues.
• Work on reporting, upgrades, cloning, and database support.
• Help users and internal teams resolve issues efficiently.

Skills

SQL

Unix shell scripting

Bash scripting

UI scripting

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

• Job Title: Application Support Engineer
• Location: Staines, Surrey – Hybrid, 2 days onsite
• Contract: 12‑month PAYE | Inside IR35 - Paid on a weekly basis through us - Principle HR + Strong possibility of conversion to full‑time
• Annual Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum
• Start Date: ASAP
• Interview Process: 2 rounds – technical and managerial

About the role

You’ll join a technical support team focused on platform‑level issues across both front and back end. Expect to work on cases related to reporting, upgrades, cloning, and database tables, supporting users and internal teams in identifying and resolving issues efficiently.

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in application or technical support
• Confident with SQL – running queries, joins, analysing data structures
• Able to read and troubleshoot scripts – Unix shell, Bash, and UI scripts
• Understanding of web‑based UI behaviour is a bonus
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

This is a hands‑on support role with a focus on technical depth over ticket volume. You’ll be joining a stable, collaborative team where support engineers are genuinely respected and heard.

Interested? Or know someone who fits?

Contact me directly at [e-mail] or Apply Now with your CV or LinkedIn profile.