Application Support Analyst - £635 p/d Inside IR35 | Python Scripting | SQL

The role of the Application Support Analyst centres on delivering both technical and procedural assistance to internal teams and external stakeholders in the front office.

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.

The everyday of this role will involve Python scripting, so this is a key part of the role, and work in SQL, including navigation, tables and schemas.

Skills needed for this Application Support Analyst

• 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, 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 Python 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.