Equation Support Engineer - Banking - Kapiti

Equation Support Engineer - Banking - Kapiti

Posted 2 days ago by Rothstein Recruitment Ltd

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Automation Banking Computer Science Core Banking Equations External Auditing IBM DB2 IBM I IBM Software Information Systems Information Technology Infrastructure Library IT Security Architecture Job Scheduling (Batch Processing) Loans Management Release Management Scheduling Scripting SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management Support Engineering Technical Support

Summary: The Equation Support Engineer role involves maintaining and optimizing the Finastra Equation platform for a leading financial institution. The position requires providing technical support, monitoring system performance, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the stability of critical banking applications. The engineer will also participate in system modernization and integration projects. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with IT security and risk standards within the banking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day technical support for the Finastra Equation core banking system and related modules
  • Monitor system performance, resolve incidents, and implement fixes or enhancements to maintain high availability
  • Analyse and troubleshoot Equation jobs, services, and interfaces running on the IBM i (AS400) platform
  • Work with development, infrastructure, and vendor teams to deliver patches, upgrades, and system optimisations
  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, changes, and procedures
  • Assist with testing, release management, and change control for production deployments
  • Participate in project activities, including migrations, upgrades, and automation initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with IT security, audit, and risk standards in all activities

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience supporting Finastra Equation or other IBM i-based core banking platforms
  • Strong technical understanding of IBM i/AS400 operations, including job scheduling, CL commands, and RPG program structures
  • Familiarity with DB2 databases, SQL Scripting, and system performance monitoring tools
  • Knowledge of banking operations across deposits, lending, and payments
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure
  • Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail
  • Collaborative mindset with effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Equation Support Engineer - Banking - Kapiti

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Equation Support Engineer to join a growing technology team supporting a leading financial institution's core banking environment. The role focuses on maintaining, supporting, and optimising the Finastra Equation platform - the bank's central system for deposits, loans, payments, and customer operations.

You'll be part of a close-knit technical team responsible for ensuring the stability, reliability, and continuous improvement of critical banking applications, while contributing to broader system modernisation and integration projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day technical support for the Finastra Equation core banking system and related modules

  • Monitor system performance, resolve incidents, and implement fixes or enhancements to maintain high availability

  • Analyse and troubleshoot Equation jobs, services, and interfaces running on the IBM i (AS400) platform

  • Work with development, infrastructure, and vendor teams to deliver patches, upgrades, and system optimisations

  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, changes, and procedures

  • Assist with testing, release management, and change control for production deployments

  • Participate in project activities, including migrations, upgrades, and automation initiatives

  • Ensure compliance with IT security, audit, and risk standards in all activities

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience supporting Finastra Equation or other IBM i-based core banking platforms

  • Strong technical understanding of IBM i/AS400 operations, including job scheduling, CL commands, and RPG program structures

  • Familiarity with DB2 databases, SQL Scripting, and system performance monitoring tools

  • Knowledge of banking operations across deposits, lending, and payments

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure

  • Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail

  • Collaborative mindset with effective communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Experience with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

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