Senior Murex Batch Support Engineer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Murex Batch Support Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the stability and efficiency of Murex batch processes, especially during end-of-day operations. The engineer will provide second and third-line technical support, troubleshoot complex issues, and oversee batch processing activities. This includes monitoring and managing Murex EOD batch processes, providing support for production incidents, and collaborating with various teams for issue resolution and workflow optimization. The role requires deep expertise in Murex, SQL, and Unix/Linux scripting, and experience with incident management tools.
Must have:
  • Extensive experience supporting Murex in production environments.
  • Strong SQL skills for data analysis and issue diagnosis.
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux operating systems and shell scripting.
  • Experience managing EOD batch processes and resolving failures.
  • Use of ServiceNow, JIRA, or similar incident management tools.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of cloud deployment environments (AWS, Azure).
  • Additional scripting skills in Python or Perl.
  • Familiarity with batch monitoring tools and infrastructure automation.

Job Details

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly experienced Senior Murex Batch Support Engineer to join our support team. This role is critical in ensuring the stability and efficiency of Murex-based batch processes, particularly during end-of-day (EOD) operations. The incumbent will provide second and third-line technical support, troubleshoot complex issues, and oversee batch processing activities in a dynamic, high-pressure financial environment. Your expertise in Murex, SQL, Unix scripting, and support operations will directly contribute to operational excellence, system reliability, and timely financial reporting.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

  • Extensive experience supporting Murex (version 3.1 or higher) in production environments
  • Strong SQL skills for data analysis, issue diagnosis, and validation
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux operating systems and shell scripting (Bash/sh)
  • Experience managing EOD batch processes, ensuring job success and resolving failures
  • Use of ServiceNow, JIRA, or similar incident management tools

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of cloud deployment environments (AWS, Azure)
  • Additional scripting skills in Python or Perl
  • Familiarity with batch monitoring tools and infrastructure automation

Overall Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage Murex EOD batch processes, ensuring they execute successfully within scheduled windows
  • Provide second and third-line support for production incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions
  • Troubleshoot batch process failures by analyzing logs, database queries, and system metrics
  • Collaborate with technical and business teams to coordinate problem resolution and optimize workflows
  • Assist with deploying patches, upgrades, and system configuration changes
  • Document procedures, incident reports, and lessons learned to improve support effectiveness
  • Escalate issues effectively, ensuring timely resolution and clear stakeholder communication
  • Support ongoing system improvements, automation, and process optimization efforts
  • Maintain support documentation and participate in shift rotations in a 24x5/24x7 environment

Strategic objectives:

  • Minimize batch failures and enhance process stability
  • Increase automation to reduce manual intervention
  • Ensure reliable and timely processing aligned with business deadlines

Performance outcomes:

  • High success rate of batch processes with minimal unplanned downtime
  • Rapid resolution of incidents with minimal business impact
  • Clear documentation and proactive stakeholder communication

Technical Skills (By Category)

Application & Batch Processing (Essential):

  • Extensive support experience of Murex batch workflows, especially EOD jobs
  • Shell scripting (Bash/sh) for automation and troubleshooting
  • SQL for query writing, data validation, and issue analysis

Infrastructure & Monitoring (Essential):

  • Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments supporting Murex
  • Familiarity with batch scheduling and monitoring tools

Incident & Change Management (Essential):

  • Proficiency with ServiceNow, JIRA, or similar tools for ticketing and incident tracking

Advanced & Cloud Support (Preferred):

  • Basic understanding of cloud environments and deployment models
  • Experience with additional scripting languages such as Python or Perl

Experience Requirements

  • A minimum of 5+ years supporting Murex batch operations in a production environment
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve batch failures, especially during EOD cycles
  • Experience supporting support models such as 24x5 or 24x7
  • Financial services experience, especially within trading, settlement, or risk domains, is advantageous

Alternative pathways:

  • Candidates with extensive Unix/Linux scripting expertise and demonstrated operational support capabilities may be considered

Day-to-Day Activities

  • Monitor batch dashboards, logs, and alerts to ensure successful job completions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve batch failures through log analysis and database inquiries
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams for issue resolution and process improvements
  • Automate manual tasks and optimize batch workflows
  • Lead incident escalations, communicate updates, and coordinate resolution efforts
  • Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and process modifications
  • Support system upgrades and patches with minimal disruption
  • Participate actively in shift handovers, incident reviews, and continuous process optimization

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
  • Over 5 years of experience supporting Murex batch operations in a production setting
  • Deep understanding of Murex architecture, infrastructure, and batch execution workflows
  • Strong scripting skills in Shell and SQL
  • Prior experience in high-pressure support environments, with attention to accuracy, timeliness, and customer service
  • Willingness to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Professional Competencies

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex technical issues
  • Effective communication skills to coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders
  • Leadership qualities to support team activities and incident escalations
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Resilience, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies and processes
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.


All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies spanend-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in ourFinLabswe develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.Over the last20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of14,500+,and has58offices in 21 countrieswithin key global markets.For more information on the company, please visit ourwebsiteorLinkedIncommunity.

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