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# Application Support Analyst - Python/PowerShell, SQL & AWS | £85,000 per annum |London

- **Company:** VirtueTech Recruitment Group
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Scripting, Api Management
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815464841-application-support-analyst--pythonpowershell-sql--aws--85000-per-annum-london

## About the Role

* Proven experience in an Application Support role within financial services, ideally asset management or trading
 * Strong Python scripting skills (essential)
 * Solid SQL knowledge for data investigation and reporting
 * Familiarity with AWS cloud-based environments
 * A deep understanding of the full trade lifecycle and investment operations
 * Background in supporting mission-critical systems across Windows and Linux environments
 * Knowledge of market data platforms, messaging protocols (e.g., FIX), or API integrations is a plus
 * Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills
 * Experience working within ITIL frameworks and regulated environments

## Description

An established Asset Manager is seeking a proactive Application Support Analyst to join their Front Office technology function. This is a hands-on role supporting business-critical trading and investment systems, where you'll work closely with portfolio managers, traders, and cross-functional tech teams.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the availability and reliability of trading applications-handling incident resolution, improving system performance, and contributing to the evolution of internal tooling. Strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and experience with AWS are essential.

 * Provide front-line support for core trading and investment platforms
 * Investigate and resolve real-time application issues, minimising disruption to the business
 * Write and maintain Python scripts for automation and support tooling
 * Manage and query databases using SQL; maintain awareness of data flows and schemas
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, engineering, and front office teams to maintain robust system performance
 * Participate in platform upgrades, deployments, and change management processes
 * Ensure best practices in monitoring, incident management, and operational support

? What You'll Bring


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