Senior Systems Engineer

About the Role

This is a hybrid role that combines advanced system administration expertise with full-stack development capabilities. This strategic position requires a versatile professional who can seamlessly bridge the gap between infrastructure management and software development, contributing to both operational excellence and innovative solution delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing emerging technologies, implementing robust systems, developing custom integration adapters, and providing technical expertise to support pre-sales activities. 

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex technical challenges that span both infrastructure and application domains. The role requires a technically sophisticated professional who can manage enterprise-level Windows and Linux environments, architect and implement cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure and Google Cloud Platform and manage sophisticated software solutions using modern full-stack technologies. The Senior System Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, product management, and customer success to deliver comprehensive technical solutions that drive business value. 

The Senior System Engineer will play a crucial role in our organization’s technology strategy and customer engagement initiatives, contributing to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies while supporting revenue generation through technical pre-sales activities. This position is ideal for a technology professional who is passionate about both system administration and software development, enjoys working with diverse technology stacks, and thrives in a collaborative environment with significant opportunities for technical leadership and professional growth within our expanding technology organization. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive technology assessments and evaluations to identify optimal solutions for complex business requirements, analyzing emerging technologies, evaluating vendor solutions, and providing detailed technical recommendations that align with organizational objectives and architectural standards 

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level system infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability while managing server configurations, network services, and system monitoring to support critical business operations 

• Architect and implement cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform, designing scalable and resilient cloud architectures, managing cloud resources, implementing infrastructure as code, and optimizing cloud costs while ensuring security and compliance requirements 

• Develop custom integration adapters and middleware solutions using full-stack technologies including Python, C, Angular, JavaScript, and other applicable programming languages, creating robust APIs, data transformation services, and system connectors that enable seamless integration between diverse systems 

• Implement and customize open source systems and platforms to meet specific business requirements, evaluating open source solutions, performing customizations and extensions, managing open source licensing compliance, and contributing to open source communities when appropriate 

• Provide technical expertise and support for pre-sales activities including solution design, technical presentations, proof-of-concept development, and customer technical consultations, working closely with sales teams to identify customer requirements and propose appropriate technical solutions 

• Design and develop full-stack web applications and services using modern development frameworks and technologies, implementing responsive user interfaces, robust backend services, and comprehensive testing strategies to deliver high-quality software solutions 

• Manage and optimize database systems including design, implementation, performance tuning, and maintenance of both relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and optimal performance for application and analytical workloads 

• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions across infrastructure and applications, utilizing modern observability tools and practices to ensure proactive identification and resolution of performance issues and system anomalies 

• Collaborate with development teams to implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, implementing infrastructure as code, and establishing best practices for continuous integration and delivery across multiple environments 

• Develop and maintain technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, implementation guides, operational procedures, and troubleshooting documentation to ensure knowledge transfer and support operational excellence 

• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on system administration and development best practices, fostering knowledge sharing and contributing to the professional development of the broader technology team 

Candidate Attributes

• Exceptional technical versatility with strong expertise in both system administration and software development, demonstrating ability to work effectively across infrastructure and application domains while maintaining deep technical knowledge in multiple technology areas 

• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills essential for diagnosing complex technical issues, designing innovative solutions, and optimizing system performance across diverse technology environments while maintaining attention to detail and quality 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills crucial for supporting pre-sales activities, presenting technical solutions to customers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and documenting technical implementations for diverse audiences 

• Strong project management and organizational capabilities important for managing multiple concurrent initiatives, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of technical solutions while maintaining quality standards 

• Continuous learning mindset essential for staying current with rapidly evolving technologies, cloud platforms, development frameworks, and industry best practices while adapting to changing business requirements and technical landscapes 

• Customer-focused approach valuable for understanding business requirements, designing user-centric solutions, and providing exceptional technical support that contributes to customer satisfaction and business success 

• Leadership and mentoring capabilities important for guiding junior team members, driving technical initiatives, and contributing to the development of technical standards and best practices across the organization 

• Innovation and creativity mindset crucial for identifying opportunities to leverage new technologies, optimize existing systems, and develop creative solutions that address complex business challenges while driving competitive advantage 

• Quality consciousness fundamental with commitment to implementing robust, secure, and maintainable solutions that meet enterprise standards for reliability, performance, and security while supporting long-term organizational objectives 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline is mandatory. Advanced degrees in computer science, engineering, or related fields are highly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage 

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in system administration, software development, or hybrid technical roles with demonstrated expertise in both infrastructure management and software development in enterprise environments 

• Solid system administration experience is required across both Windows Server and Linux environments, including server management, network configuration, security implementation, and performance optimization with hands-on experience in enterprise-level deployments 

• Comprehensive cloud infrastructure experience is essential, with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform including virtual machine management, container orchestration, serverless computing, and cloud-native architecture implementation 

• Strong programming and development experience is mandatory, with proficiency in Python, C programming,  JavaScript, and other modern full-stack technologies, including experience with web development, API design, and database integration 

• Open-source systems experience is highly preferred, including implementation, customization, and maintenance of open source platforms such as Linux distributions, Apache/Nginx web servers, PostgreSQL/MySQL databases, Docker containers, and Kubernetes orchestration 

• Integration and middleware development experience is valuable, including experience with API development, message queuing systems, data transformation tools, and enterprise service bus architectures for connecting diverse systems and applications 

• Database administration experience is important, including hands-on experience with both relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch) with understanding of database design, optimization, and maintenance 

• DevOps and automation experience is highly desirable, including experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible), containerization technologies, and automated deployment and monitoring solutions 

• Pre-sales and customer-facing experience is considered an advantage, demonstrating ability to understand customer requirements, present technical solutions, and support sales processes through technical expertise and communication skills 

• Professional certifications are strongly preferred, including Microsoft Azure certifications, Google Cloud Platform certifications, Linux certifications (RHCE, LPIC), and programming certifications that validate technical expertise 

• Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent verbal and written communication skills required for customer interactions, technical documentation, and collaboration with international teams and stakeholders