Job Description
Linux System Engineer
About Us: At Clearwater Analytics, we are on a mission to become the world's most trusted and comprehensive technology platform for investment management, reporting, accounting, and analytics. We partner with sophisticated institutional investors worldwide and are seeking a Software Development Engineer who shares our passion for innovation and client commitment.
Role Overview: We are currently looking for an experienced, self-motivated Sr. Linux Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll be involved in progressively improving our existing Linux infrastructure, managing the day-to-day operations, and making recommendations on new technology that allows the business to host its world-class SaaS platform.
Key Responsibilities:
The job involves the following responsibilities:
Participate in DevOps initiatives around the improvement of our build + deploy processes
Assist with the purchase, provisioning, and deploying of datacenter hardware and server/storage infrastructure
Automate the infrastructure using configuration management, Python, Shell scripting, and other technology tools
Design and create Kubernetes deployments for new services
Maintain our infrastructure by facilitating new technology builds and upgrades
Analyze our current infrastructure and identify areas of improvement for system performance, TCO, and stability
Act as a Tier 2 SME and work directly with our clients on troubleshooting issues related to our platform (e.g., connectivity, performance troubleshooting)
You are a great fit if you like technology, a fast-paced environment, and are a self-starter looking for new problems to solve. We’re looking for highly skilled candidates that are passionate about what they do and care about the small details. Details matter in this role!
What You’ll Need:
Hands on experience with RHEL or Debian-based distros
Experience with managing Linux systems at scale using configuration management (e.g. Saltstack, Ansible, Puppet. Salt preferred!)
Strong background in using git and GitOps workflows during day-to-day responsibilities
Experience with enterprise monitoring tools – Nagios XI, CheckMK, or Prometheus
Experience with open-source log ingestion and analysis tools – GrayLog, Elastic, or OpenSearch
Basic/ working knowledge of MySQL DB (or other equivalent transactional / RDBMS systems)
Must have experience with hardware virtualization technologies – VMWare, Proxmox, OpenStack, etc.
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other container orchestration technology
Strong understanding of OSI network layers and technologies (specifically host-based). Ability to troubleshoot basic enterprise network connectivity issues at the host level
Ability to troubleshoot common Linux system performance issues
Experience working with bare metal servers. Some exposure to public cloud environments a plus
Solid experience with scripting in Bash/Shell and Python
Good documentation and communication skills
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
Open-source software certifications are a plus: CKA, RHCA, RHCE, LFCS, or similar
Be able to work on-site in Bangalore on a hybrid basis (currently 4 days a week).
What we offer:
Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment
Team-focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership
Access cutting-edge investment reporting technology and expertise
Defined and undefined career pathways, allowing you to grow your way
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Maternity and paternity leave
Personal Time Off and Volunteer Time Off to give back to the community
Reserved Stock Units
Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year
Work from home Fridays
Why Join Us? This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of investment management technology. If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, apply now!