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System Engineer - Contract 1 Year

Payable Sri Lankalinkedin.com
Oct 27, 2026, 9:15 AM7h ago
Full-timeColombo, Western ProvinceDevOpsMid level (2+ yrs)

About the role

Payable (Pvt) Ltd is seeking a System Engineer for a 1-year contract to join their Infrastructure & Systems team. The role involves managing and maintaining Linux/RHEL servers, deploying and managing applications with Apache, Tomcat, and Java, and supporting AWS and Google Cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities also include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting network and server issues, managing databases (MySQL and PostgreSQL), performing OS patching and security activities, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience in system administration or infrastructure engineering, with strong Linux/RHEL skills and experience in application hosting and databases.

Must have

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in system administration or infrastructure engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux/RHEL administration.
  • Experience with Apache, Tomcat, and Java application hosting. Hands-on experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL.
  • Good understanding of networking, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and firewalls.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP is preferred.
  • Knowledge of VMware, Nagios/monitoring tools, Bash/Python scripting, WAF, or security technologies will be an added advantage.

Technologies

  • AWS
  • Bash
  • DNS
  • Fintech
  • Firewall
  • GCP
  • Java
  • Linux
  • MySQL
  • Nagios
  • PostgreSQL
  • Python
  • RHEL
  • SSL
  • TCP/IP
  • TLS
  • Tomcat
  • VMware
  • WAF

Highlights

This is a 1-year contract position. The role offers exposure to fintech and payment infrastructure, as well as opportunities for hands-on experience with cloud platforms and enterprise technologies. The company emphasizes continuous learning and career growth.