Application Support Engineer(Python&Databricks)

Key Responsibilities

Databricks Integration (45%)

Support the migration of Strats applications to Databricks

Diagnose and resolve cluster, job, configuration, and runtime issues

Perform detailed log analysis and troubleshoot compute failures

Ensure stability, reliability, and performance of Databricks workflows

Python Development (25%)

Develop and maintain Python scripts, utilities, and enhancements

Work closely with the lead Python developer on coding and integration tasks

Debug and resolve application issues across multiple environments

Application Support & Infrastructure (30%)

Support end-of-day (EOD) compute processes for trading teams

Analyze and resolve environment, server, and memory-related issues

Work directly with traders, quants, and Strats to troubleshoot operational problems

Create, manage, and follow up on infrastructure and platform tickets

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software development or application support

Strong Python programming fundamentals

Hands-on experience with Databricks or equivalent compute platforms (GCP, Azure, Snowflake)

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, especially in compute workflows

Proven ability to troubleshoot logs, compute jobs, cluster issues, and environment failures

Experience working across both Windows and Linux environments

Excellent communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with front-office users

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Capital Markets / Front Office derivatives exposure is beneficial but not required

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person