System Administrator

About Us

Macrobond is a leading provider of global economic and financial data and technology for investment professionals. Our customers include over 900 firms spanning the buyside, sell side, corporate and academic sectors.  

Our platform, rich in intellectual property and supported by a rapidly expanding global team, ensures we remain at the forefront of our industry. With the backing of Francisco Partners, a prominent global tech investment firm, we operate as a truly international company. Our headquarters are in Malmö, Sweden, and we have key offices in Gothenburg, London, Poland, Lisbon, Hong Kong, and New York.

Job Overview

At Macrobond Financial, we help financial professionals around the world gain deeper insights through powerful macroeconomic analytics. None of this would be possible without a modern and scalable IT environment – and that's where you come in.

We’re looking for an experienced IT Systems & Infrastructure Engineer to join our core OPS team and help us develop, secure and evolve our global server infrastructure. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values automation, proactive thinking and transparency

 Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve our internal Linux-based infrastructure (Debian, KVM, LXC)

• Automate tasks and processes using Ansible, GitLab CI, and scripting (Bash/Python)

• Monitor systems using Zabbix, Icinga, Grafana, and internal tools – act on alerts and improve visibility

• Support containerized services and internal web apps (Docker, NGINX, Apache)

• Collaborate with developers and other IT teams on infrastructure requirements

• Participate in on-call rotation and react to production-related issues (24/7)

• Manage VPNs, tunnels, network configurations and firewalls to ensure prevention and protection across environments

• Document changes, share knowledge, and support long-term architectural decisions

 Required Qualifications and experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in system administration in production environments

• Strong knowledge of Debian/Linux systems and virtualization with KVM/LXC

• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python)

• Experience with CI/CD tools, Git, and automation (preferably GitLab and Ansible)

• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, NTP, FTP, IPv6)

• Knowledge of common security principles and OS-level hardening

• Ability to communicate in English (B2+), both written and spoken

• Team player mindset, ownership, and desire to improve infrastructure continuously

Nice to have:

• Experience with containerized services (Docker)

• Knowledge of backup/redundancy strategies, monitoring tuning and performance troubleshooting

• Experience with SQL-based databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

• Experience with Fortinet device

 What do we offer:

• A competitive salary 

• Stable position in a growing business with a "people first" atmosphere

• Private health care and sport benefits

• Cafeteria platform

• Language learning platform

• Internal, external or online (e.g. Udemy) training possibilities 

• Hybrid work model

• A modern office in the city centre with an amazing chillout space.

• Currently a Monday-to-Friday schedule, with occasional weekend overtime

• Willingness to work in a shift model and on weekends in the future is expected

• Willingness to travel for business purposes is required

Our commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Macrobond. We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization and foster innovation. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that values and celebrates individuality while driving success together. 

Apply today and become part of our exciting journey!