Senior Technical Engineer, Equity Operations & Core Support

Tentacle Tech; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tentacle Tech in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer to support equity operations and core back-office systems onsite in the finance sector. You will implement, support and maintain interfaces, ensuring stability, compliance and readiness for evolving business needs.

As a senior technical professional, you will collaborate with business users, project teams and vendors, deliver system changes within SLAs, and contribute to audits and change management processes, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant senior-level experience.
• Hands-on experience with AS400 and back office application support.
• Knowledge of stockbroking operations and user administration.
• Familiarity with RPG, SQLRPG and WRKQRY is an advantage.
• Exposure to Java, Linux, WebSphere or Windows Server is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a methodical, compliance-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Support daily IT operations, including systems, infrastructure, network and preventive maintenance, while maintaining 99.9% system availability.
• Work proactively and anticipatively to prevent issues before they impact the business.
• Deliver front, middle and back office system changes and requirements within agreed SLA timeframes.
• Ensure supported systems and their interfaces are well integrated and comply with policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate with team members, end users, project teams and vendors, maintaining clear documentation and communication.
• Contribute to project and enhancement deliverables, following Change Management processes.
• Address audit issues promptly and complete periodic system exercises as required by policy.

Skills

Stockbroking operations knowledge

Strong communication skills

Compliance-minded approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

AS400 (iSeries)

RPG

SQLRPG

WRKQRY

Java

Linux

WebSphere

Windows Server

Job description

Senior Technical Engineer, Equity Operations & Core Support

Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries. We are looking for a talented professional to join our growing team.

The Role

Are you an experienced technical professional who thrives on keeping critical systems running smoothly? In this onsite role within the finance sector, you will manage, implement, support and maintain back office systems and their interfaces that power equity operations. You will work closely with business users, project teams and vendors to ensure systems are stable, compliant and ready to support evolving business needs.

What You'll Do

• Support daily IT operations, including systems, infrastructure, network and preventive maintenance, while maintaining 99.9% system availability
• Work proactively and anticipatively to prevent issues before they impact the business
• Deliver front, middle and back office system changes and requirements within agreed SLA timeframes
• Ensure supported systems and their internal and external interfaces are well integrated and comply with company and regulatory policies and guidelines
• Coordinate with team members, end users, project teams and outsourced vendors, keeping documentation and communication clear and up to date
• Contribute to project and enhancement deliverables, following Change Management processes
• Address audit issues promptly and complete periodic systems exercises as required by policy

What We're Looking For

• At least a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience at a senior level
• Hands-on experience with AS400 and back office application support
• Knowledge of stockbroking operations and user administration
• Familiarity with RPG, SQLRPG and WRKQRY is an advantage
• Exposure to Java, Linux, WebSphere or Windows Server is a plus
• Strong communication skills and a methodical, compliance-minded approach

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems within the finance sector
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Mentorship from experienced colleagues and clear career progression
• A supportive, collaborative team environment

Tentacle Technologies was founded in November 2001 with humble beginnings. Headquartered in Malaysia, today we operate in countries like Singapore, India and the Philippines. Our core services are Business Consulting, Software Development, Quality Assurance & IT solutions in Digital Transformation. We are techies with the right techniques to revamp businesses!

Unlike most of the tech companies that have been around since 2000’s, Tentacle Technologies understands the evolution of technology and accepts it as an integral part of future businesses. Our journey started sixteen years ago and our passion for technology has created a positive impact. From what started as a small team, we have grown to a team of 350 employees globally.

A dozen years in business, never lost a client, 350+ technology professional on board, more than 100 client partnerships, do we have to say more?