Application Support Engineer

OSTTRA is seeking an experienced, analytical, and collaborative Application Support Engineer to join our team in New York City. In this role, you will provide critical 2nd-line technical support for our core Trade Processing applications, which are hosted across on-premises, client-premises, and cloud environments. Reporting directly to the Regional Application Support Manager, you will work closely with a global team in a “Follow the Sun” model, ensuring system reliability, optimizing application health, and delivering exceptional service to our financial clients., * Technical Support & Resolution: Provide 2nd-line, client-facing technical support for issues escalated by 1st-line teams. Utilize strong investigative and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues efficiently.

• Incident & System Monitoring: Proactively monitor system operations to detect anomalies. Initiate the incident management process by raising service outage tickets and driving swift resolutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Development team for 3rd-line escalations, and coordinate with Product and Delivery teams to ensure support readiness for new software releases and enhancements.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives focused on proactive application health monitoring, reporting automation, and operational efficiency.
• Global Handover: Successfully manage the seamless handover of technical issues incoming from EMEA and outgoing to APAC.

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Experience: 3+ years of experience in an Application Support, Production Support, or a similar technical role (ideally within the Financial Services industry).

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• SDLC & JIRA: Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with proven experience analyzing, prioritizing, and raising development bugs in JIRA.
• Technical Essentials: Fundamental knowledge of SQL and RDBMS, Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, basic knowledge of networking topology and fundamentals.
• Process Knowledge: Solid understanding of Application Support frameworks and ITIL best practices.
• Flexibility: Ability to participate in occasional weekend work on a rotational basis.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

• Scripting: Experience with scripting languages (preferably Python).
• Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with tools like Grafana or Centreon.
• Domain Expertise: Awareness of Derivatives products and Trade Processing workflows.
• Certifications: CCNA or ITIL certifications are a strong advantage.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently with high-profile clients and internal global teams.
• Ownership: A self-starter who takes full ownership of tasks from detection through to final resolution.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, shifting environment while multitasking and prioritizing effectively under pressure.
• Analytical Mindset: Highly process-oriented with a passion for problem-solving and optimizing existing workflows.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. OSTTRA has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some
• best-in class benefits for families.

About OSTTRA

Launched in 2021, OSTTRA unites four businesses that have been at the heart of post-trade evolution and innovation for over 20 years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset. With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimisation, to clearing and settlement. Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. Learn more at www.osttra.com.