Application Support Engineer

LDMS is a fintech software start-up, spinning out of a large multinational group focused on delivering credit and lending software to a global market that is growing to $12 billion in the next 5 years.

We are in a unique position, as a spin off from an existing multinational group we have the history, existing customers, large financial backing, a proven model and a solid revenue base. As a start up we have the ability, skills and autonomy to move fast, invest in new technologies and work with the best people.

However, this is just the start of our journey. To reach our ambitions we need builders, makers, and doers, helping us keep delivery high and bureaucracy low. We’re looking for people who want to have global impact, delivered from the heart of Cardiff.

The Role

As an Application Support Engineer you will be part of the Engineering team at LDMS assisting multi-disciplined teams to deliver and support world class financial software for LDMS partners and clients. Reporting directly to the Lead Engineer you’ll be expected to gain a sound understanding of our business, the systems we use and the products that we supply. You’ll be focused on supporting our customers by responding to service tickets, understanding customer needs and issues. 

Possessing a logical mindset, clear communication skills and an in-depth knowledge of our products you will be required to provide a 2nd line support capability to assist in service desk issue resolution.

You will be required to take a proactive approach to work, being responsible for helping to support our Service Delivery team to provide support for our customers. 

Whilst we see great value in bringing people in with specific skills, we also realise that sometimes your background may not perfectly overlap with what's listed below. 

At LDMS we look at aptitude and attitude as well as your current technical skills and experience. If you don't consider yourself as ticking all of the technical requirements but you have a passion for tech and think you'd be a perfect fit for us please get in touch. 

The basic skills required for this role are:

• Working knowledge of Web/PC environments
• Working knowledge of issue management systems (we use Jira)
• Working knowledge of version management tools (we use Bitbucket)
• Must understand SQL (any flavour), including:
• Select, Insert, Update, Delete statements
• Understanding and executing system procedures
• Construction of ad hoc queries using SQL
• Fixing data issues by writing SQL statements
• Experience with a scripting language, (our preference is Powershell)

• Discretionary Bonus (Up-to 20%)
• 25 days Annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 1 day Birthday Leave
• 1 day Charity Leave
• Private Health Insurance - AXA VIP comprehensive cover - optional
• EAP
• Pension (Salary Sacrifice 3%/5% contribution)
• Salary sacrifice bike and electric car scheme
• Monthly Socials
• Charity Events