Site Reliability Engineer (Linux/Kernel)

ioTech Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to join their global SRE Team in Singapore. This role focuses on ensuring the seamless operation of Linux-based trading infrastructure, providing second-level support, and developing automated solutions for server management. You will engage with various teams, manage critical core services, and participate in an on-call rotation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in Linux, scripting, and problem-solving will make a significant impact on the company's operational success.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Linux environments and scripting with Python and Bash.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous operation of Linux-based trading infrastructure.
• Develop automated solutions for server provisioning and monitoring.

Skills

Linux production environments

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Operating system principles

Networking protocols

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Automation tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer (Linux/Kernel)

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to join our client's global SRE Team in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and ensuring the continuous operation of the firm's Linux-based trading infrastructure, addressing day-to-day operational needs.
• Providing second level support, including:
  • Rapid response to emergencies.
  • Implementing scheduled updates and deployments.
  • In-depth analysis and resolution of performance issues.
  • Engaging in a rotational on-call schedule, including early morning and weekend shifts, to provide timely support.
• Contributing towards the development of automated solutions for server provisioning, configuration, and monitoring, targeting scalable management of thousands of servers.
• Engaging in interactions with the Trading and Core Engineering teams.
• Managing essential Core services such as DHCP, LDAP, DNS, and NFS for on-prem and hosted data centers as well as public clouds.
• Participating in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend shifts.

Qualifications:

• Sound expertise in Linux production environments.
• Basic knowledge of Python and Bash scripting.
• Engagement with automation and monitoring tool sets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operating system principles, with a particular focus on Linux internals.
• Familiarity with Intel-based server hardware and components.
• Competence in server-side networking, including understanding network protocols and configurations.
• Familiarity with cloud services and architectural solutions.
• Experience in designing, building, and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Good problem-solving skills, underpinned by a methodical approach to technical challenges. This includes an ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to driving projects to completion.