Platform Reliability Engineer (Gaming) (3rd Party Contract -1 Year Renewable)

Tencent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent is looking for a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their overseas IT team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves architectural design and maintenance of the overseas game platform, ensuring high service availability, and optimizing monitoring systems to improve overall efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with at least 2 years of experience in SRE, strong Unix/Linux skills, and experience managing public cloud services. Join Tencent for a chance to contribute to a rapidly growing international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in SRE or platform operations.
• Development experience is preferred.
• Strong service ownership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for architectural design and maintenance of overseas game platform.
• Ensure high availability of account and data storage services.
• Optimize monitoring system for operational efficiency.

Skills

SRE experience

Unix/Linux proficiency

Cloud services management

Kubernetes skills

MySQL/Redis knowledge

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Shell/Python scripting

Job description

Tencent is an Internet-based platform company founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998. We use technology to enrich the lives of Internet users and assist the digital upgrade of enterprises. Our mission is "Value for Users, Tech for Good". We embrace a culture of teamwork & creativity and are driven by our values - Integrity, Proactivity, Collaboration and Creativity.

We are rapidly expanding our international operations and are looking for top talent to propel us forward. Combining the results-oriented nature of a start-up with the resources of a profitable and leading Internet company, Tencent offers a unique opportunity for aspiring individuals to thrive.

Business Unit Introduction - OFS (OIT)

Tencent Overseas IT has the mission to empower Tencent’s rapid global growth with future ready, global IT platforms, applications and services. We are chartered to lead the Overseas IT strategy, architecture, roadmap and execution. Satisfying our internal/external customers and becoming a world class global IT team are our top aspirations.

Job Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the architectural design and maintenance of Tencent's overseas game platform.
• Ensure the high availability of Tencent's overseas account and data storage services.
• Optimize the monitoring and observability system to improve the operational efficiency and stability of the overseas game platform.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in SRE or platform operations; experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Unix/Linux operating systems, with hands‑on experience in Shell/Python scripting; development experience is preferred.
• Solid experience in managing public cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP), proficient with Kubernetes and its ecosystem, and skilled in MySQL/Redis and related technologies.
• Strong service ownership, excellent logical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to solve complex problems effectively under pressure.