Application Support Front Office - Houston, TEXAS

Location: Houston, TEXAS Employment Type: Full-Time / Consultant Experience Level: 1 to 12+ years (Multiple positions open – Junior to Senior profiles) Overview We are currently hiring multiple Application Production Support (APS) Engineers to support Front Office eTrading platforms within a leading investment banking environment. These roles sit directly alongside Traders and Sales, ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical trading systems across various asset classes. Open to a range of seniority levels, from early-career support analysts to seasoned production support specialists. Key Responsibilities Provide Front Office production support for electronic trading applications Act as primary contact for Traders and Sales regarding system issues and platform behavior Monitor trading systems and proactively identify performance or stability risks Manage and resolve production incidents in real time Conduct detailed investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) Support pricing, streaming, RFQ, and order management workflows Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, and Business teams to implement long-term fixes Contribute to continuous improvement, automation, and platform resiliency initiatives Required Skills & Experience Functional KnowledgeStrong understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle Experience supporting one or more asset classes: Equities / Equity Derivatives (EQD) Fixed Income (Rates or Credit) Familiarity with OMS / EMS platforms , order types, and electronic trading workflows Technical Skills Strong experience in Linux/Unix environments Advanced SQL skills (data analysis & troubleshooting) Scripting experience: Python and/or Bash/Shell Experience with KDB+ (nice to have / strong plus) Monitoring tools such as Dynatrace Log analysis, performance tuning, and system diagnostics Profile Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset Ability to operate under pressure in a live trading floor environment Excellent communication skills with business stakeholders Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven If you are looking to work in a high-impact Front Office environment with strong exposure to trading systems and business stakeholders, we would be happy to connect. #J-18808-Ljbffr eXalt Fi