Job Title: Systems Operations Engineer (Finance Applications Production Support)
Location: Dallas Metro, TX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 7+ months
�Domain: Banking & Financial Services
�Requirement Status: Client Kit & BGV Fully Cleared Required
�Application Deadline: June 20, 2026
Pay Range:
�Tier 1 (<5 years exp.): $28.57/hr. to $32.00/hr. on W2 | $37.14/hr. to $41.60/hr. on C2C
�Tier 2 (8+ years exp.): $35.71/hr. to $40.00/hr. on W2 | $46.43/hr. to $52.00/hr. on C2C
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Primary (Must-Have):
�5 to 10+ years of experience in enterprise Systems Engineering or Application Production Support, ideally within a major banking environment
�Advanced production-support SQL and relational database engineering proficiency (specifically Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL) to analyze complex upstream/downstream data pipelines
�Strong hands-on command of Linux/Unix environments, command-line operations, and shell scripting for workflow automation
�Extensive experience managing enterprise batch processing, job scheduling, and workload automation frameworks utilizing Autosys
�Deep proficiency with modern Observability and Monitoring suites (AppDynamics, Grafana, Splunk, Prometheus, or ITRS) for rapid incident response and system pattern analysis
Secondary (Good to Have):
�Practical exposure to AIOps platforms, AI-driven anomaly detection, or using generative AI/LLM tools to streamline runtime diagnostics and reduce monitoring noise
�Familiarity with supporting microservices and containerized workloads running on Red Hat OpenShift or Enterprise Data Private Cloud environments
�Active Industry Standard Technology Certification (e.g., Linux, Cloud, or ITIL certifications)
�Foundational understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, Agile release management, and financial accounting tool workflows
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a senior Systems Operations Engineer with a strong background in production support to maintain, optimize, and stabilize critical enterprise Finance Applications onsite/hybrid in the Dallas Metro, TX area. In this high-impact position, you will own the runtime stability of complex financial architectures and data pipelines. Acting as a core tier-3 support anchor, you will diagnose escalated application incidents, fine-tune telemetry frameworks, oversee batch processing operations, and leverage cutting-edge AIOps monitoring to prevent down-time across core banking data streams.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
�Lead the triage and structural resolution of high-severity, complex production incidents impacting core financial applications and multi-tier data workflows.
�Construct advanced SQL diagnostic scripts and run forensic database analysis to rectify missing data payloads, schema delays, and pipeline processing issues.
�Monitor, troubleshoot, and orchestrate automated enterprise batch jobs via Autosys, ensuring strict SLA alignment for end-of-day market reconciliations.
�Maintain, write, and execute shell scripts to automate recurring infrastructure health checks, system reboots, and log-rotation routines across Linux hosts.
�Configure custom metric dashboards, proactive system alerts, and synthetic transactions across Splunk, AppDynamics, and Grafana to optimize site reliability.
�Coordinate with core DevOps and Infrastructure groups to troubleshoot, isolate, and debug runtime container variances within Red Hat OpenShift clusters.
�Integrate AI-enhanced observability parameters, noise-reduction rules, and predictive analytics data into long-term infrastructure capacity and system planning cycles.
�Consult directly with application engineering squads on change designs, ensuring software patches respect corporate risk frameworks and architectural mandates.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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