Average Application Engineer salary in City of London

SQL Applications Systems Engineer - SQL Server, iManage, PowerBI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Fabric, AzureOur leading global law firm client are actively looking to take on a new SQL Applications Systems Engineer (SQL Server, iManage, PowerBI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Fabric, Azure) to join their team on a permanent basis, this role will be responsible for the maintenance of all SQL Instances and databases & maximising availability.Our client are one of the most pleasant firms within the City of London and take pride in their treatment of staff, well-being and balance. This role will sit within a small team who take care of backend technologies working globally with Developers, Engineers & Architects. It will require a strong understanding of how tech works from a back-end perspective and supporting modern technology & AI tools. To be considered for this SQL Applications Systems Engineer (SQL Server, iManage, PowerBI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Fabric, Azure) role, it's ideal you have:5 + Years in a similar role Ideal but not required law-firm experience (or iManage knowledge)Strength within SQL and SQL Server tools Preferably Azure knowledgePrimary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions: Monitor and maintain all SQL instances and databases in order to maximize system availability. Promptly diagnose and resolve any issues as they arise. Provide support to the application owners, as needed.Configuration and installation of Microsoft SQL Server, including log shipping, database mirroring, SQL Replication, and AlwaysOn Availability Group setup.Proactively manage and monitor SQL Server infrastructure and assist teams to tune performance and remediate any issues utilizing the database infrastructure.Support the firm’s document management system and support any related tasks.Design, implement, and maintain data integrations between Firm systems. Maintain and enforce data consistency across those systems.Design, implement, and maintain solutions to assist in the delivery and analysis of data stored in Firm systems through the use of SQL Server business intelligence tools.Advise IS staff, managers, external vendors, and consultants, r on the architecture and configuration of new and existing SQL systems and their related applications. Responsible for installations, upgrades, and systems customizations. Establish, maintain, and follow group procedures and policies related to the SQL Server environment, including installations, configurations, backups, disaster recovery, and other such operations.Manage projects independently, adhering to and helping to establish timelines and budget limits.Act as a team leader and coach, and advise more junior staff members.Any additional responsibilities as required by management.

Application Engineer - Business IntelligencePermanent | London | Hybrid - 3 days per weekWe are recruiting an Application Engineer to join the Business Systems team of a leading professional services organisation.This is a hands-on BI and data role, taking ownership of a business-critical reporting and data platform covering an Enterprise Data Warehouse, Microsoft Power BI/Fabric and Azure Data Factory.You'll combine strong technical skills with application ownership, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement.Key responsibilitiesOwn and support key BI and data applicationsManage upgrades, enhancements, defects and security updatesDevelop and optimise reporting and data solutionsBuild and maintain integrations and data flowsTroubleshoot complex application and data issuesWork with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutionsManage third-party vendors and support casesMaintain technical documentation, governance and change controlsHelp shape the future roadmap of the BI and data platformWhat we're looking forExpert SQL skills, including stored procedures and functionsStrong Power BI and DAX experienceStrong data warehousing knowledge - Kimball and/or InmonSemantic modelling and paginated reporting experienceHands-on Azure Data Factory experienceREST API and/or OData integration experienceStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilityExcellent stakeholder communication skillsDesirable experience includes Microsoft Fabric, Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, ALM Toolkit, DevOps/CI/CD and previous experience within legal, professional services or another regulated environment.Benefits30 days' annual leave plus public holidaysPrivate medical insurance and 24/7 GP supportPension with employer contributions and matchingGroup income protection and life assuranceHealth and wellbeing supportGym/ClassPass subsidySeason ticket loan and Cycle to Work schemeEnhanced family leave and fertility supportWorking patternHybrid working with 3 days per week in the London office, typically Tuesday to Thursday. Standard hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm.This is a strong opportunity for an experienced BI professional looking to combine hands-on data expertise with broader application ownership in a highly regarded professional environment.

The RoleAs an Application Support Analyst, you'll be responsible for supporting and enhancing business-critical insurance applications, with a particular focus on claims systems. You'll investigate and resolve production issues, collaborate with Product Owners and Development teams, and contribute to ongoing system improvements that enhance business performance.This role requires previous experience supporting insurance claims applications, making it ideal for someone who has worked within an insurer, reinsurer, MGA or the London Market.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide application support for business-critical insurance claims systems.Investigate, analyse and resolve application issues, identifying root causes and implementing permanent fixes.Work closely with Product Owners, Developers and Business Analysts to deliver system enhancements and new functionality.Support Agile delivery through Sprint Planning, Reviews and Retrospectives.Perform unit testing and assist with system, integration and user acceptance testing.Support integrations with internal and third-party applications.Produce and maintain high-quality technical and functional documentation.Monitor application performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.Participate in change management activities, ensuring successful implementation of releases.Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, providing technical guidance and managing expectations.About YouWe're looking for someone with:Previous experience as an Application Support Analyst or similar role.Essential experience supporting insurance claims applications.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience analysing data using SQL, Excel or BI tools.Understanding of business processes, workflows and systems analysis.Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.Knowledge of Agile methodologies.Azure DevOps experience would be advantageous.A good understanding of claims processing within the insurance industry.What's on OfferOpportunity to support enterprise-scale insurance applications.Collaborative Agile technology environment.Exposure to a variety of business-critical systems and integration projects.Ongoing learning and professional development.Hybrid working with a London-based office.