APPLICATION SUPPORT ENGINEER – MANCHESTER (HYBRID)
KEY POINTS
• £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week onsite in Manchester
• Working hours: 12pm – 8pm to provide support coverage for US operations
• SQL Server-focused role requiring strong database investigation and troubleshooting skills
• Opportunity to work across application support, database administration, system improvements, and client onboarding
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Were working with an established and growing technology-driven organisation that delivers data-led systems and analytics solutions to a global client base. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, theyre looking to add an experienced Application Support Engineer to their team to support a range of business-critical applications and databases.
THE BENEFITS
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 DOE
• Exposure to complex, data-driven systems and enterprise applications
• Opportunity to work across both modern and legacy technology environments
• High levels of autonomy and technical ownership
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to influence system improvements
THE APPLICATION SUPPORT ENGINEER ROLE:
This is a highly technical support role suited to someone who enjoys getting under the bonnet of complex systems and databases. A significant proportion of the role centres around investigating application issues through SQL Server, database analysis, stored procedure reviews, and deep dives into database structures where documentation is often limited.
Youll be responsible for diagnosing and resolving application issues, writing bespoke SQL queries and reports, performing data modifications and bulk imports, supporting release and change management activities, and assisting with the setup of new client and demonstration environments.
The successful candidate will be comfortable reverse engineering systems, understanding complex database relationships, and confidently navigating large SQL Server environments without extensive documentation.
Youll work closely with internal stakeholders and customers, supporting critical business systems whilst helping to improve processes, performance, and reliability across the wider application estate.
APPLICATION SUPPORT ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Strong commercial SQL Server experience
• Ability to write complex SQL queries from scratch
• Experience investigating issues through database analysis, application logs, and stored procedures
• Strong understanding of SQL joins, aggregations, subqueries, pivots, and temporary tables
• Experience modifying data and performing bulk imports using CSV and spreadsheet-based data sources
• Ability to navigate and understand complex database schemas with limited documentation
• Experience supporting business-critical applications in a commercial environment
• Knowledge of release management and change control processes
• Understanding of point-in-time backups and database restore processes
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with legacy systems and complex technical environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support stakeholders and demonstrate systems
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
• SQL Server Administration exposure
• Data migration or system implementation experience
• Application Support, Software Support, or Technical Support background
• Experience onboarding new clients or supporting system deployments
• Exposure to system integration projects
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via dave.henderson@searchability.com.
For further information please call me on 01244 567 930 / 07833 460 873.
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Application Support, SQL, SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Database Administration, Data Analysis, SQL Queries, Database Troubleshooting, Data Migration, Change Requests, Release Management, Bulk Imports, System Integration, Legacy Systems, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving