Junior System Engineer

Talan

Junior System Engineer

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)

    Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

    One of our clients, a leading software company operating in the telecommunications and network optimization sector, is seeking a System Engineer to join its technical team. This role focuses on software deployment, system integration, infrastructure support, and customer-facing technical activities within enterprise environments.

    _ Role and responsibilities_

    • Deploy, configure, and upgrade software solutions in customer environments.
    • Design and recommend optimal system architectures and deployment models.
    • Provide technical support related to system integration, databases, licensing, and infrastructure.
    • Deliver administration and technical training to customers.
    • Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting activities.
    • Support pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, including evaluations, proof of concepts, installations, and production support.
    • Collaborate with internal engineering, support, and customer success teams to ensure successful implementations.
    • Participate in automation and process optimization initiatives.

    Technical Environment

    • Windows and Linux environments
    • Virtualization technologies (VMware, Citrix)
    • Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
    • Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash
    • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
    • Containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    • 2-4 years of experience in system administration, software deployment, infrastructure support, or database administration.
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
    • Experience working with virtualized environments.
    • Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
    • Scripting experience, ideally with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers.
    • Ability to work across infrastructure, software, database, and cloud-related topics.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with enterprise software deployment and support.
    • Knowledge of automation platforms and workflow orchestration.
    • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
    • Previous customer-facing or consulting experience.

    Company’s Benefits

    At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

    • Competitive salary between USD $65,000 - US$80,000
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
    • 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
    • 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
    • ❤️‍Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
    • Voluntary STD and LTD
    • Commuter/transit benefits

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.