Senior Linux Core DevOps Engineer

HFM; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from home)

Comprehensive Health Insurance (from day one!)

21 days of Annual Leave

Referral Bonus Program

Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance

Job summary

HFM in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a driven Senior Linux Core DevOps to enhance our trading platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of extensive Linux and Kubernetes experience, and the role supports a hybrid work model.

This position offers comprehensive health insurance, an annual leave of 21 days, and a referral bonus program. Only qualified applicants with legal authorization to work in Malaysia should apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Linux, DevOps, Systems, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Expert Linux administration and performance tuning skills.
• Strong Kubernetes administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize Kubernetes clusters and production workloads.
• Monitor production systems and resolve issues.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and high-availability initiatives.

Skills

Linux administration

Kubernetes administration

Scripting in Bash and Python

AWS core services

Networking knowledge

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 06/07/2026

• Country Malaysia
• Postal Code NA

Job Description

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking a driven and strategic Senior Linux Core DevOps to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and production workloads.
• Monitor production systems, proactively identify risks, and resolve issues impacting business operations or customer experience.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, capacity planning, and high-availability initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex Linux, networking, and Kubernetes issues (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, connectivity).
• Drive SaltStack automation by improving, optimizing, and expanding state coverage.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, and DevOps teams on infrastructure and architecture decisions.
• Mentor engineers, maintain technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement across systems and automation.
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Linux, DevOps, Systems, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Expert Linux administration and performance tuning skills.
• Strong Kubernetes administration experience (on-premises or AWS EKS).
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python.
• Solid experience with AWS core services, including compute, networking, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Strong networking knowledge with hands-on experience troubleshooting packet captures, latency, routing, and connectivity issues.
• Experience designing highly available, scalable, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong business mindset with the ability to prioritize work based on customer and business impact.

**Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

Employee Benefits & Perks:

• Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from home)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (from day one!)
• 21 days of Annual Leave
• Referral Bonus Program

Additional Support

• Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance

Resumes must be submitted in English.

All Applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.