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S&P Global Application Support Engineer - OSTTRA Hybrid in New York, New York
About the Role:
The Role: Application Support Engineer - OSTTRA Hybrid
Impact and Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced Application Support professional to join the OSTTRA team in New York City. The role encompasses 2nd line technical application support for our Trade Processing applications, which are hosted on-prem, on clients prem or within the cloud. This person will report directly to the Regional Manager responsible for application support on these systems and will work closely with the global team contributing to the quality of our support.
Responsibilities:
Provide second line client-facing technical support for issues escalated by first line support teams
Apply strong technical skills and good business knowledge together with investigative techniques and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently and in a timely manner
Work collaboratively with development team required for third line escalation
Monitor system operations to detect potential problem and raise the appropriate service outage ticket to initiate the incident management process
Coordinate with product and delivery teams to ensure the App Support team is ready for new releases and engaged in early design of new enhancements
Work on initiatives and continuous improvement process around proactive application health monitoring, reporting, and technical support
Basic Required Qualifications:
3+ years of related experience.
University Graduate of Computer Science or Engineering degree, Master’s Degree is a plus
Good understanding of Application Support processes
Must be knowledgeable in the SDLC and experience in raising development bugs – including priority assessment, high quality analysis, and detailed investigation using JIRA
Must have fundamental knowledge in SQL and RDBMS
Must have understanding of operating systems most especially Windows and Linux. Scripting experience (preferably including python) an advantage
Must have fundamental knowledge of networking basics and topology. CCNA certification an advantage
Ideally familiar with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Centreon, Solarwinds and Monolith
Ideally would have experience of working in the Finance Industry
Excellent understanding of software systems and technology
Good understanding of Application Support processes and ITIL
Good understanding of software support team functions and a solid understanding of the end to end application development process
Knowledge of, or experience of working in the financial services industry would be highly beneficial
Awareness of Derivatives products and Trade Processing (desirable)
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Confident Individual – able to represent the team at various levels
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize and multi-task balancing technical, business and other drivers
An Owner – Making sure tasks are followed through and completed
Open minded, flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations
Process Oriented – happy to recommend, work to and support good processes and controls
Must be a good communicator both written and verbally for this role as this is also customer facing in addition to working collaboratively with internal teams
Must be able to effectively communicate handover of issues inwards from APAC and outwards to US in a Follow the Sun support model
Weekend work on a rotational basis required.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates). S&P Global states that the anticipated base range will be $85,000-$100,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States .
About OSTTRA
Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an independent firm, jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group. As part of the joint venture, S&P Global provides recruitment services to OSTTRA - however, successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining our global team of more than 1,200 post trade experts.
OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset. OSTTRA is a joint venture, owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.
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 optimization, 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 .
What’s In It For You?
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
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. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 303356
Posted On: 2024-06-12
Location: New York, New York, United States