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!
