System Engineer

Experience: 6-9 Years
Role: System Engineer

Key Skills:
1.Application & Middleware Support

· Experiencein application support, middleware support, and production operations withinOpen Systems environments.

· Strongknowledge of Linux/Unix, JBoss, APIs, integration technologies, and messagingplatforms (IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, ActiveMQ).

2. ModernApplication Technologies

· Understandingof microservices, event-driven architectures, REST/SOAP services, JSON/XML,cloud platforms, containers, and API Gateway solutions.

· Familiaritywith DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.

3.Database, Monitoring & Payments Domain

· Workingknowledge of Oracle, MS SQL Server, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases.

· Experience with monitoring tools such as Geneos and Splunk and troubleshooting production issues.

· Exposure to Cards and Payments systems is preferred.

Responsibilities:

· Build and support application environments across Development, SIT, UAT, and Mock Run.

· Monitor system health, performance, capacity, interfaces, and batch processing to ensure high availability.

· Administer and support Linux/Unix environments.

· Develop automation solutions using Python, Java, Shell scripting, and APIs.

· Manage environments, configurations, upgrades, patching, and certificate changes.

· Drive operational excellence through automation, standardization, and process improvements.

· Troubleshoot application, middleware, database, network, and infrastructure issues.

· Support testing, releases, change implementations, and Production Assurance activities.

· Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to resolve issues and deliver enhancements.

· Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and support knowledge repositories.

Requirements:

Technical Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technology professional with strong experience in application support, environment management, and production operations. The candidate should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

· Minimum 6 years of experience in application support, middleware support, system administration, or related technology roles.

· Experience in banking, cards, and payments systems is preferred.

· Experience with Cardlink, VisionPLUS, or similar card processing platforms is an advantage.

Essential Skills

· Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

· Experience supporting Open Systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture.

· Proficiency in Java and/or Python, Shell scripting, REST APIs, and Git.

· Experience working with containers, cloud technologies, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.

· Good understanding of web/application servers, APIs, middleware, and distributed applications.

· Working knowledge of Oracle, MySQL, and/or PostgreSQL databases, including SQL troubleshooting.

· Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS certificates, and connectivity troubleshooting.

· Experience supporting SIT, UAT, Mock Run, release implementation, and deployment validation.

· Hands-on experience with monitoring and log analysis tools such as Geneos and Splunk.

· Experience in incident management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support.

Preferred Attributes

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Strong ownership, accountability, and teamwork.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure support environment.