Application Support Engineer Job in Australia 2026 with Visa SponsorshipApplication Support Engineer Job in Australia 2026 with Visa Sponsorship
A leading quantitative trading firm is hiring an experienced Application Support Engineer to join its Front Office Trade Support team in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This is a high-impact opportunity for international technology professionals seeking Australian visa sponsorship under Subclass 186, 482, or 485 while working in a fast-paced, globally integrated financial trading environment.
With a highly competitive annual salary range of AUD 200,000 to 250,000, this role is designed for candidates with proven experience supporting mission-critical trading platforms within financial markets.
About Role
The Application Support Engineer will support proprietary, front-office trading systems operating across the APAC region. This role sits at the intersection of trading, development, and infrastructure, with full ownership of production incidents from detection through resolution.
The successful candidate will operate in a real-time trading environment, ensuring platform reliability, rapid incident response, and continuous operational improvement. This position requires strong technical judgment, calm execution under pressure, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams and front-office stakeholders.
About Hiring Firm
The hiring organization is a well-established quantitative trading firm with a strong global presence and a reputation for advanced proprietary technology. The firm operates complex, high-performance trading systems and values operational excellence, automation, and reliability. It actively supports international professionals and offers structured Australian visa sponsorship for candidates with relevant trading industry experience, making it an attractive destination for skilled technology specialists seeking long-term relocation.
Responsibilities
* Support and monitor front-office trading applications and related infrastructure
* Perform and automate daily system health and operational checks
* Provide real-time monitoring and rapid incident response in production environments
* Investigate system alerts, logs, metrics, and telemetry from trading platforms
* Act as a primary liaison between traders, developers, infrastructure teams, and external venues
* Own production issues end-to-end, ensuring timely resolution and post-incident review
* Maintain accurate technical and operational documentation
* Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve system reliability
* Contribute to continuous improvements in monitoring, tooling, and support processes
Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in application or production support within financial markets
* Exposure to trading systems, market data platforms, OMS, or FIX protocols
* Strong troubleshooting skills in high-availability, low-latency environments
* Experience working primarily with Linux systems; Windows exposure advantageous
* Scripting experience using Python and/or Bash
* Ability to perform under pressure in a real-time trading environment
* Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Eligibility for Australian employer-sponsored visa pathways
This role offers a rare combination of elite financial technology exposure, long-term career growth, and Australian visa sponsorship. It is ideally suited for international professionals seeking to relocate to Australia while working at the core of a high-performance trading operation. Qualified candidates with relevant trading support experience are encouraged to apply and take the next step toward a globally competitive technology career in Australia.
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