Application Support Engineer Job at NPAworldwide

NPAworldwide Chicago, IL

Application Support Engineer

Chicago, Hybrid

This hybrid role requires a candidate local to the Chicagoland area.

This opportunity requires candidate to have financial services industry experience.

Must be US Citizen or Green Card. Must be COVID-19 vaccinated. No relocation. No sponsorship.

About The Role:

As an Application Support Engineer, you will become an expert in our suite of trading applications and provide front-line production support to our trading teams. You will also serve as a critical liaison between all parties to resolve issues quickly and find permanent solutions.

What Youll Do:
  • The ideal candidate has a strong sense of urgency and communication skills across all disciplines.
  • Develop critical knowledge to become a subject matter expert (SME) for all internal trading applications.
  • Work with Traders to develop their mastery of our desktop trading applications and updates to the software.
  • Support all proprietary trading applications, work through the change release process and deployment, troubleshoot and escalate to the DevOps and Development team when necessary.
  • Work with Traders to quickly troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
  • Lead the troubleshooting of desktop and server trading applications during your shift; review log files to find application issues.
  • Continually manage and tune monitoring tools to prioritize alerts.
  • Develop scripts to automate basic tasks as needed.

What Were Looking For:
  • At least 5+ years of experience supporting applications for electronic trading systems required.
  • Prior experience supporting critical, high-performance applications, process monitoring, and troubleshooting required.
  • Strong Linux and Windows experience required.
  • Prior scripting experience with Python, Perl, Bash, etc. required.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Self-starter with a continuous desire to improve current technology, operations, and support functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to pick up and understand processes, concepts, and technology quickly.
  • Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines and take ownership of projects.
  • Natural curiosity and desire to understand the "why" of a problem and how potential solutions impact the big picture.

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Qualifications:

What Were Looking For:
  • At least 5+ years of experience supporting applications for electronic trading systems required.
  • Prior experience supporting critical, high-performance applications, process monitoring, and troubleshooting required.
  • Strong Linux and Windows experience required.
  • Prior scripting experience with Python, Perl, Bash, etc. required.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Self-starter with a continuous desire to improve current technology, operations, and support functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to pick up and understand processes, concepts, and technology quickly.
  • Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines and take ownership of projects.
  • Natural curiosity and desire to understand the "why" of a problem and how potential solutions impact the big picture.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Well established global principal trading firm. Great opportunity and growth potential.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : 80000

Salary Max : 90000

Currency Type : US Dollars



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