APAC Application Support Engineer

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical L2 Application Support Engineer to join our team in Makati City, Philippines. In this role, you will provide comprehensive technical support for our wealth management and digital online platforms, serving as a critical bridge between end-users and our development teams. You will be responsible for diagnosing complex application issues, implementing solutions, and ensuring optimal platform performance to support our clients' financial operations. Provide second-level technical support for wealth management and digital online platform applications, handling escalated tickets from L1 support teams Write and debug Oracle SQL queries to investigate data issues and perform validation checks. Perform Unix command-line operations for log analysis, process monitoring, and job execution. Analyze and troubleshoot application issues using systematic problem-solving methodologies and diagnostic tools Support and monitor application batches, scheduled jobs, and file-processing workflows using tools like Zena, Control-M, or equivalent. Document all incidents, resolutions, and workarounds in the ticketing system with clear records and maintain comprehensive knowledge base articles Collaborate with development teams to identify root causes of recurring issues and implement permanent solutions Provide technical guidance to end-users and L1 support staff, ensuring clear communication of complex technical concepts Maintain detailed knowledge of application architecture, workflows, and system integrations across wealth and digital platforms Perform system testing and validation following change management procedures Participate in on-call rotation to provide emergency support during critical incidents Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on critical incidents and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for process improvements Coordinate with third-party vendors and external partners to resolve platform-related issues and ensure timely resolution Minimum 3-4 years of demonstrated L2 application support or technical support experience in a production environment handling incident tickets. Strong working knowledge of: Oracle SQL (Simple, complex queries, joins, analysis) Unix/Linux commands and log investigation Java-based applications (log interpretation, JVM basics, error handling) Batch job monitoring (Control-M, Autosys, Cron) Practical experience with OCI and/or AWS services (compute, storage, monitoring). Collaborate with development team, infrastructure (DevOps teams), and L3 teams to resolve complex technical issues.  Direct experience supporting wealth management platforms & Java (Full Stack), financial applications, or comparable enterprise systems. Experience in Portfolio Performance / Rebalancing modules Proficiency with ticketing and incident management systems (JIRA) Comprehensive understanding of application architecture, system workflows, and integration…