Systems Programmer / Administrator I

Zebra Technologies; Simpang Ampat; Hybrid; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Penang is seeking a Systems Programmer/Administrator I to support systems programming activities and collaborate with teams to design, develop, and implement solutions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 1-2 years of experience. Strong skills in scripting, troubleshooting, and technical knowledge of hardware and networking are essential. Join to make an impact every day while engaging in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience required.
• Ability to document and maintain up to date systems procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support systems programming and activities.
• Work on monitoring effective language codes.
• Participate in modifying and maintaining software.
• Prepare and conduct system and programming tests.
• Support programming tasks including design and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic hardware knowledge

Networking understanding

Scripting (Python, C#, JavaScript, Perl)

SQL

Troubleshooting capability

Analytical skills

Process efficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Github

Powershell

Bash

Kubernetes

Job description

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward‑thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

As a Systems Programmer/Administrator I, you will work with a team to analyze, acquire, install, modify, support and design information systems and write programs specific for those systems. You will work directly with internal and external customers to learn their unique requirements and design, develop, and implement a solution to meet that requirement. As a Systems Programmer/Administrator I, you will work under the guidance of a Systems Programmer/Administrator II or a Senior Systems Programmer/Administrator. Work will be reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy.

Responsibilities

• Supports systems programming and systems support activities, such as new or revised program language codes, processing routines and report generators.
• Works on monitoring effective language codes, processing routines, hardware use and use of database management techniques.
• Participates with team to modify, maintain and update software and programs.
• Works with team on preparing and conducting system and programming tests requiring interfacing of hardware and software.
• Supports team with programming tasks including program design, program coding, debugging and documentation.
• May be internal or external, client‑focused, working in conjunction with Professional Services and outsourcing functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Work Experience (years): Minimum 1-2 years of experience.
• Sometimes: Communication skills – ability to communicate effectively.
• Technical knowledge including basic hardware (CPU and Memory usage), networking understanding (2.4 vs 5GHz, Wireless 802.11 standards, IP Addressing, UDP/TCP), and OS development and patching.
• Ability to work with others in a сіст collaborative environment and independently.
• Experience with Native Android App development (Only for certain locations).
• Experience in scripting – Python preferred, C#, JavaScript, Perl, or other scripting language required.
• Experience with SQL (Only for certain locations).
• Experience with API development and usage (Only for certain locations).
• Troubleshoot capability.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.
• Ability to document and maintain up to date systems procedures.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, rapidly changing environment.
• Process efficiency and automation experience a plus.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Powershell and/or Bash.
• Github or other source code management tool.
• Containers and Kubernetes.
• Airwatch or other enterprise mobility management solution.

Position Specific Information

• Travel Requirements 10% of the time.
• Able to tele Functional up to 40% of the time.

Physical Activities (U.S. only)

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like – Never.
• Working from heights such as roofs, ladders, or powered lifts – Never.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including awkward or tight and confined spaces – Never.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods – Frequently.
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling – Never.
• 'origine Movement about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another – Never.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to ## pounds in all directions – Never.
• Communicating with others to exchange information – Constantly.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers – Constantly.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools – Never.
• Operating motor vehicles, industrial vehicles substant or heavy equipment – Never.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned – Constantly.

Environmental Conditions (U.S. only)

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (high or low)onk. – Never.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind – Never.
• Noisy environments – Never.
• Other hazardous conditions such as vibration, uneven ground surfaces, or dust & fumes – Never.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces – Never.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected – Never.

Physical Demands (U.S. only)

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Must be able to see color. (No)

Rewards Only Section

FLSA Exemption (U.S. only): Exempt.

Safety & Data Protection

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