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# Application Support Consultant

- **Company:** FDM Group
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Financial Information EXchange, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, SQL Databases
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/application-support-consultant/57421654

## About the Role

Our client is looking for smart, proactive individuals who can demonstrate strong communication skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset. This is a hands on application support role within the Equity Derivatives business, offering exposure to trading systems and critical institutional workflows., * Strong Linux knowledge and command-line experience

 * Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting
 * Good working knowledge of SQL
 * Excellent problem-solving ability with a structured approach
 * Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
 * Ability to operate in a fast-paced, production support environment
 * Knowledge of equity derivatives, * Equities Derivatives
 * FIX Protocol
 * Linux Operating Systems
 * Python
 * Python & Bash Scripting
 * SQL

## Description

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an Application Support (Equity Derivatives) to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a Fully Office based role that will be based in London., * Provide functional and technical support for applications used by the Equity Derivatives business

 * Monitor and maintain the health of critical systems, performing regular checks and proactive issue identification
 * Manage and respond to production incidents, including escalation, root cause analysis, and resolution
 * Handle change requests from development and infrastructure teams, including system and configuration updates
 * Configure and maintain monitoring tools, and respond to system alerts in a timely manner
 * Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation covering operational procedures and system configurations
 * Support Business Continuity Planning activities, including participation in drills and testing
 * Assist with IT security processes and audit requirements
 * Contribute to or lead projects relating to:
 * New system implementations
 * Application upgrades
 * Server deployments and environment improvements