Systems Programmer III

Position Summary

The Systems Programmer III is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting system-level software, operating systems, middleware, and infrastructure components. This role works independently on complex technical assignments, troubleshoots system issues, and contributes to system architecture and performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance system software and infrastructure components.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system and application issues.
• Monitor system performance and implement optimization solutions.
• Support operating systems, middleware, databases, and related platform technologies.
• Design and implement automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and configuration management activities.
• Ensure system security, reliability, availability, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system diagrams.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in systems programming, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems such as Linux, Unix, Windows Server, or mainframe environments.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Shell, PowerShell, C/C++, Java).
• Knowledge of system performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, security practices, and automation tools.
• Experience with version control systems and software development lifecycle practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale environments.