Senior Systems Engineer (Linux)

FNZ; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm located in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide high quality support for their Capital Markets systems. The candidate will work with AWS environments and manage Linux and Database systems while collaborating with project managers. Essential qualifications include expertise in Redhat systems and scripting languages, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health insurance

Life insurance

Additional company leave days

Volunteer leave

Sick leave

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in IT or Engineering OR comparable industry certification.
• Good knowledge of Redhat systems administration.
• Good knowledge in Postgres / Aurora or Progress DBA.
• Reasonable networking knowledge.
• Demonstrated scripting ability i.e. Shell, Python and Perl.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy Linux & Database environments in an AWS environment.
• Support and maintain client applications running in AWS.
• Manage supported databases.
• Work with PM’s and outline activities for environment builds.
• Administer AWS resources.
• Demonstrate competency in scripting languages.

Skills

Redhat systems administration

Postgres / Aurora DBA

Scripting (Shell, Python, Perl)

Networking knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualifications in IT or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Job description

This Kuala Lumpur based role is a senior systems engineer position providing high quality and timely support to ensure the availability, stability, and performance of FNZ Capital Markets systems in support of global enterprise clients.

Role responsibilities

• To build and deploy FNZ Capital Markets (CM) Linux & Database environments in an AWS environment.
• To support and maintain FNZ CM client applications running in an AWS environment.
• To manage supported databases.
• To work with PM’s and outline activities and estimates for environment builds.
• Competent in administration of Linux variants, RHEL / OEL predominantly.
• Proficient in administration of one of the Database variants listed (Progress, PostgreSQL / Aurora)
• Demonstrate competency scripting languages, as well as a good level of understanding and competency in at least two. (Shell, Python and Perl)
• Administration of AWS resources.
• Basic understanding in Java/JBoss administration.
• Consistently work to improve your knowledge and competency in the technical skills used by the team.
• Manage your time effectively to complete assigned project work within the agreed timeframes. Where timeframes will not be met, provide prompt notice to the manager of the project or direct report.

Who we are looking for?

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in IT or Engineering OR comparable industry certification
• Good knowledge of Redhat systems administration
• Good knowledge in Postgres / Aurora or Progress DBA
• Reasonable networking knowledge
• Demonstrated scripting ability i.e. Shell, Python and Perl
• Good communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a team environment
• Work A/H, shifts & on call according to roster (attractive allowances on offer)

Advantageous

• Red hat certifications
• AWS experience
• Able to work independently.
• Good documentation skills.
• Able to assist/mentor other team members

Why should you join us?

• Be part of a highly successful global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world’s largest companies.
• Be part of the start-up team in KL with the ability to have direct input and involvement in the processes towards the expected fast growth.
• Convenient office location in the city for commuters.
• A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including full comprehensive Health insurance, Life insurance, additional company leave days after your first 12 months, volunteer leave, sick days, referral bonuses, and more.
• A hybrid 3+2 model combining working from the office and from home.
• We provide global career opportunities for our employees at any of our offices in the UK, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, China and more.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.7 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 26 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.