Application Support Engineer (Cash Equities)
Application Support Engineer (AVP) - Cash Equities
London (100% office) 12 months (initial) Competitive (Via Umbrella)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Application Support Engineer (AVP level) to join a high-performing Application Production Support (APS) team within a leading global investment bank in London.
You will play a critical role supporting a low-latency Cash Equities trading platform, working directly alongside front office traders, quants, and developers to ensure stability, performance, and continuous improvement of a mission-critical execution environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to high-frequency trading systems, global markets, and cutting-edge real-time technologies in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on Level 1/2/3 support for the Cash Equities Execution platform
- Sit directly with High Touch and Low Touch trading desks, supporting real-time trading activity
- Monitor system health, performance, and trading flows across global markets
- Develop and enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks
- Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and deliver timely resolution
- Own and manage