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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Technical Application Support Specialist to join our global dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing L2/L3 technical support for our commodities trading platform, with a primary focus on the Openlink and Risk Management applications. This role requires a deep understanding of the commodities asset class, exceptional technical troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service to our trading and business users.
Job Responsibility:
Provide timely and effective L2/L3 technical support for the commodities trading platform, including the Openlink application and its ecosystem
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex application and system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
Systems will include market data, static data, trade lifecycle(openlink) and risk management platforms
Monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact users
Support global critical front office risk batches and End of day batch processing
Collaborate closely with traders, business analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams to resolve incidents and implement solutions
Manage the incident lifecycle, from initial report to resolution, including root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews
Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to weekend support and bank holiday coverage
Develop and maintain comprehensive support documentation, including knowledge base articles and runbooks
Assist with the planning and execution of application deployments, upgrades, and disaster recovery tests
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance system stability and support efficiency
Requirements:
Proven experience with the Openlink application
Strong functional knowledge of the commodities asset class, including physical and financial products (e.g., oil, natural gas, power, metals, agriculture)
A strong understanding of risk and pnl and supporting Risk management platforms
Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as Oracle or SQL Server
Proficiency in Middleware technologies such as Solace
Demonstrable scripting skills in languages such as Python, Juniper Notebooks, or shell scripting for automation and troubleshooting
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced trading environment
Experience with enterprise monitoring tools like ITRS Geneos, Splunk, Grafana, or similar
Familiarity with the ITIL framework and best practices for incident, problem, and change management
Previous experience working directly with traders and front-office staff
What we offer:
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources
Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)