Lead Build Engineer

TEKISHUB CONSULTING SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled Lead Build Engineer to manage and optimize enterprise Linux environments. The role involves leading technical teams, driving automation with Unix shell scripting, and ensuring infrastructure scalability. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of Linux system administration experience, along with certifications like Red Hat Certified Specialist.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with middleware platforms and enterprise-level infrastructure.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and system monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Linux/Unix servers and related applications.
• Lead technical teams in configuration, optimization, and deployment.
• Drive automation efforts using Unix shell scripting.

Skills

Linux system administration

Shell scripting

SQL (Oracle/MySQL)

Team management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JBoss

WebLogic

Kafka

MQ

VMware

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Build Engineer to manage, optimize, and support enterprise Linux environments and middleware platforms. This role is critical in delivering robust infrastructure solutions, driving automation, and leading deployments across various systems including RHEL, JBoss, WebLogic, MQ, and Kafka. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence and infrastructure scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Linux/Unix servers and related applications.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain services on platforms such as RHEL, JBoss, WebLogic, MQ, and Kafka.
• Lead technical teams in the configuration, optimization, and deployment of middleware solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, software, and networking issues.
• Drive automation efforts using Unix shell scripting and configuration management tools.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for Oracle or MySQL databases.
• Ensure robust system security, patching, and compliance across all environments.
• Support infrastructure-related incidents and provide after-hours support as part of an on-call rotation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on deployments, system upgrades, and project delivery.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Contribute to architecture planning, infrastructure strategy, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor system health and performance, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.

Requirements

Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with:
  JBoss, WebLogic, Kafka, MQ
  Shell scripting and SQL (Oracle/MySQL)
  Middleware platforms and enterprise-level infrastructure
• Experience in VMware administration is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and system monitoring tools.

Preferred Certifications:

• Red Hat Certified Specialist
• VMware certifications (VCP, etc.)

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to system reliability and automation.