Application Support Analyst Equities (Backend Focus)

Location: Houston, TX 5 days onsite


Skills needed : unix, python, sql
Overview
These are Run the Business (RTH) roles focused primarily on backend application support, infrastructure monitoring, and batch processing.
The front end application teams are based in New York; this Houston team owns end to end backend support, working closely with global infrastructure partners across APAC, India, and the Americas.
A financial services background is a plus, but the manager is open to candidates from other industries as long as they have strong application support experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end to end application support for Equities trading systems (backend focus)
• Act as a first point of contact for application and infrastructure issues
• Support start of day batch processing, monitor batch jobs, and troubleshoot failures
• Handle user queries, production issues, and infrastructure alerts throughout the day
• Monitor production environments and respond to alerts using standard monitoring tools
• Perform root cause analysis, escalate issues when needed, and drive resolution to closure
• Collaborate with:
  • Front end application teams (NY)
  • Global infrastructure teams (APAC, India, Americas)
• Ensure application stability during market hours and critical processing windows

Required Skills (Must Have)

• Application Support experience in a production environment
• Strong UNIX/Linux skills (log analysis, process checks, basic troubleshooting)
• Strong SQL skills (querying, investigation, data validation)
• Python (used for scripting, automation, or support tooling)
• Experience supporting backend systems (not purely front end support)

Shift Details

• 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
• 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
• 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • For the 12 9 shift, contractors may leave onsite between 4 6 PM and work the remainder of the shift from home

Weekend Coverage: About once per month, one day only, to support batch activities