• Position Senior Application Support Engineer - Unix
  • Division Project Plus
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Location Auckland - Central
  • Ref# NL47425
  • Posted 12 February 2026
  • Close off 12 March 2026

A global fintech organisation is looking for a senior-level Application Support Engineer to manage and troubleshoot its global technology platform, supporting a major international client.

We’re looking for a technically strong, professional operator - someone who can diagnose issues deeply, communicate with confidence, and operate effectively within a structured corporate client environment.

 Auckland-based | Hybrid working | Global support function

 What You’ll Be Doing

  • Providing Level 2/3 technical application support
  • Performing detailed log file analysis and root cause troubleshooting
  • Diagnosing production issues across application, OS and network layers
  • Supporting Linux / Unix environments
  • Investigating connectivity issues (TCP/IP, network up/down scenarios)
  • Writing and modifying shell scripts (light Java knowledge ideal)
  • Working within an ITIL service management structure
  • Acting as a senior escalation point for a key global client
  • Collaborating with engineering teams across Auckland, London, Toronto & Prague

This role requires someone methodical, logical, and technically mature — not someone who simply escalates tickets.

 What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Linux / Unix environments
  • Log analysis & structured troubleshooting
  • Shell scripting (Bash)
  • SQL databases
  • TCP/IP & network fundamentals
  • ITIL-aligned support frameworks

 Highly Regarded:

  • Git or Ansible exposure
  • Experience supporting enterprise applications in corporate environments
  • Ability to engage professionally with senior client stakeholders
  • Logical, analytical problem-solving approach
  • Capital markets experience is not essential — strong technical application support is.

 The Good Bits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Small, high-calibre team
  • Direct engagement with a major global client
  • International collaboration across multiple regions
  • Genuine ownership of incidents and resolution
  • Clear handover and onboarding from current incumbent

If you are a senior application support engineer who enjoys deep troubleshooting, structured environments, and professional client interaction — this is a rare opportunity.

Please note - this role is Auckland-based and requires full working rights in New Zealand. Regret: no overseas applicants. 

Immediate start preferred - Apply now or reach out confidentially.

Or, for further information about this job, please contact:
Nicky Laurenzi - Recruitment Consultant

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