AI Systems Engineer, Video Intelligence

NCS Pte Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company with a large APAC presence. We are seeking a DevOps/SRE professional to design, secure, and operate scalable distributed systems.

You will implement containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, manage CI/CD pipelines via GitLab, and work with big data tools such as Elasticsearch and Kafka. The role involves automation with Python/Bash/PowerShell and close collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Proven experience hardening Linux based Operating systems in production environments, including but not limited to Red Hat, Ubuntu,

Responsibilities

• Microservices Architecture: Develop and manage microservices to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Containerization & Kubernetes: Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes (K8s).
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• Big Data: Familiarity with big data technology such as Elasticsearch, Kafka.
• Python & Bash Scripting: Write and maintain Python, Bash script or PowerShell script for automation, deployments, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting & Monitoring: Proactively monitor systems, perform root cause analysis, and ensure the reliability of the platform.
• Hardening: Hardening of OS and applications according to CIS requirements including but not limited to RHEL, Ubuntu, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Kubernetes, docker etc.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to collaborate on any tasks when required.

Skills

Microservices architecture

Linux hardening

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Python scripting

PowerShell

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

RabbitMQ

ActiveMQ

Elasticsearch

Kafka

Apache Flink

Spark

OpenCV

FFmpeg

AWS

GCP

Azure

PowerShell

Job description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Microservices Architecture: Develop and manage microservices to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Containerization & Kubernetes: Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes (K8s).
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• Big Data: Familiarity with big data technology such as Elasticsearch, Kafka.
• Python & Bash Scripting: Write and maintain Python, Bash script or PowerShell script for automation, deployments, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting & Monitoring: Proactively monitor systems, perform root cause analysis, and ensure the reliability of the platform.
• Hardening: Hardening of OS and applications according to CIS requirements including but not limited to RHEL, Ubuntu, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Kubernetes, docker etc.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to collaborate on any tasks when required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Proven experience hardening Linux based Operating systems in production environments, including but not limited to Red Hat, Ubuntu,
• Ensure applications are deployed and run in secure, hardened environments, minimizing exposure to vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Design, deploy, and maintain highly available and fault-tolerant infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime and performance across distributed systems in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ.
• Experience with big data technology such as Elasticsearch, Kafka.
• Experience with data processing technology such as Apache Flink, Spark.
• Utilize basic knowledge of Linux Based OS to manage servers, deployment environments, and perform necessary scripting.
• Python, Bash and PowerShell scripting skills for automation and server management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and root cause analysis within distributed systems.

Nice-to-Have:

• Basic knowledge of AI concepts and video analytics technologies like OpenCV or FFmpeg.
• Experience in event-driven architecture and message-driven design.
• Advanced knowledge of DevSecOps practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to deliver high-quality work.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs-Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity- and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.