Fresh Jobs at Kurtosys Systems

• As an IT Engineer at Kurtosys, you’ll manage and improve the internal systems that enable our teams to do their best work.
• From cloud infrastructure and identity management to device provisioning and networking, you’ll ensure the technology powering our global team is reliable, secure and constantly improving.
• You’ll join an 8-person infrastructure and engineering team, including platform, database and IT engineers, supporting teams across multiple international offices and remote environments.
• If you see a better way to improve or automate something, you’ll have the freedom to build it.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage cloud, network, and hybrid systems including Azure, AWS, and on-premise infrastructure.
• Implement identity and access management (Okta, Duo) and provision devices (MacOS, Windows) using MDM.
• Provide hands-on IT support, maintain system reliability, and oversee AV and networking infrastructure.
• Automate processes through scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and collaborate across teams for upgrades, migrations, and improvements.

What You’ll Work With:

• Azure and AWS environments
• Apple device management (Mosyle or similar)
• Okta, Duo, and identity systems
• MacOS and Windows devices
• Office networking (switches, routers, connectivity)
• Automation and scripting tools

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience with Apple MDM -Mosyle or similar
• MacOS and Windows desktop support experience
• Experience with network infrastructure -switches, routers, office internet
• Experience with Okta, Duo or identity management
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Automation or scripting (advantageous)

go to method of application »

The Role:

• Product Managers at Kurtosys contribute across multiple product domains - spanning foundational platform capabilities and client-facing reporting and digital solutions.
• We operate through outcome-led initiatives aligned to longer-term product themes. Within those initiatives, PMs take meaningful end-to-end ownership, shaping the problem, driving delivery, and ensuring measurable impact.
• Roadmaps are shaped collaboratively, but accountability is clear. You will be trusted to prioritise effectively, make trade-offs thoughtfully, and ensure the work you lead delivers real value.
• This is a role for someone who wants real ownership in a complex, regulated environment - and who is motivated to grow into a strong, well-rounded Product Manager in world that is evolving daily as AI scales.

Role Responsibilities:

• As a Product Manager at Kurtosys, you will operate at the intersection of client need, platform capability, and commercial impact.

You will:

Lead outcome-driven initiatives

• Frame complex problems clearly and define outcome-focused initiatives aligned to product themes.
• Translate strategic intent into coherent, well-scoped execution plans.
• Define meaningful success measures and ensure impact can be measured post-release.
• Make pragmatic trade-offs to deliver value early while protecting long-term platform integrity.

Drive high-quality delivery

• Own and prioritise backlogs within your initiatives with clarity and discipline.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Design from discovery through release – not through handover.
• Maintain high standards of scope definition, acceptance criteria, and delivery quality.
• Balance speed with correctness in a regulated, data-intensive context.

Shape direction, not just execute

• Contribute actively to roadmap discussions and product decisions.
• Bring structured thinking to ambiguous problems.
• Challenge assumptions constructively and balance requests with scalable product thinking.

Ensure adoption and realised value

• Partner cross-functionally to ensure launches are enabled and coherent.
• Monitor usage, adoption, and feedback signals.
• Iterate intentionally to maximise long-term value and scalability.

What Will Make You Successful Here:

• This role suits Product Managers who are thoughtful, structured, and comfortable taking ownership in a complex environment.

You’ll thrive at Kurtosys if you:

• Think in systems, not features - looking for scalable patterns rather than one-off solutions.
• Care about outcomes over activity - understanding that impact matters more than shipping volume.
• Are comfortable with shared ownership and influencing across domains.
• Bring intellectual honesty and are willing to change your perspective when data or insight demands it.
• Operate well in complexity - regulated financial environments sharpen your thinking rather than intimidate you.
• Value collaboration and see product as a team sport.
• Are curious about how product management is evolving, including the role of AI in accelerating discovery and delivery.

You don’t need to have all the answers - but you should be motivated to ask great questions.

What We’re Looking For:

You likely have:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Product Management or Product Ownership
• Background or education in information systems, computer science, or related fields
• Experience in fintech or financial services environments (advantageous)
• Demonstrable knowledge with the asset, wealth or investment management industries (highly desirable)
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work across complex systems
• Comfort working closely as part of a cross-functional team and making trade-off decisions
• Clear, structured communication skills
• Experience with agile delivery practices and tools such as Jira and Confluence

Advantageous but not essential:

• Data querying experience (SQL or similar)

go to method of application »

• We are looking for skilled full-stack engineers who are comfortable working on solutions end-to-end. This includes everything from designing and implementing robust back-end services to creating intuitive and polished front-end user interfaces. Candidates should be adept at navigating the entire development lifecycle, taking ownership of features from concept to deployment, and ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with our high-quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Your role will involve identifying and implementing product enhancements, optimising existing features, and addressing technical challenges to ensure our platform remains robust, scalable, and user centric.
• You’ll work closely within a cross-functional team to deliver quality-driven outcomes, balancing technical innovation with practical solutions that meet business needs.
• You’ll focus on developing and improving critical product functionalities, addressing high-priority issues to maintain platform stability, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our development processes.
• Your work will have a direct impact on the satisfaction of our global client base, as well as on the evolution of our platform. Operating in an agile environment, you will bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to engineering excellence, and a collaborative spirit to deliver results.
• This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud-native technologies, take ownership of meaningful projects, and grow your expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Full-Stack Expertise: You must be comfortable working across the stack, tackling everything from front-end user interfaces to back-end services and data layers.
• End-to-End Ownership: A strong sense of ownership and accountability is essential. You take pride in seeing features through from concept to deployment and beyond, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and usability.
• Adaptability: A willingness to learn and work with a variety of technologies and frameworks as the problem space requires, without being siloed to specific tech stacks.
• Independence and Proactivity: You should be capable of working independently, identifying solutions to challenges, and proactively driving tasks forward without the need for micromanagement.
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential. You thrive in a cross-functional, agile environment, working closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver impactful results.
• Commitment to Excellence: A passion for delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software, with a focus on continuous improvement and engineering best practices.
• Creativity: You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, bringing practical solutions that balance technical innovation and business needs.
• Client-Centric Perspective: A keen understanding of how your work impacts end-users and a commitment to delivering value that enhances their experience.
• AI-Driven Development: A willingness to embrace and integrate AI tools and practices into the software development lifecycle. You should be open to leveraging AI for tasks such as code generation, optimisation, testing, and problem-solving to enhance productivity and innovation.
• This role is for engineers who thrive in dynamic environments, relish solving complex challenges, and embrace the opportunity to grow while delivering impactful solutions. 

TECH STACK:

The following comprises our tech stack but should not be considered a complete list. Depending on the tasks you could have exposure to some or all of these technologies. Experience with each of these is not a must have, but being a fast learner, and a willingness to adopt and adapt to new technologies and techniques is.

• TypeScript
• NodeJS
• React
• AWS
• Cloudflare CDN (Performance & Security)
• Containerisation with Docker & AWS ECS
• Serverless Computing (AWS Lambda & Cloudflare Workers)
• SingleStore & RDS MySql
•  PHP
• Java
• .NET

go to method of application »

• As a Database Engineer, you will be a key member of the Technology Platform Engineering team, responsible for designing and building logical and physical databases as well as shaping data architecture. You will lead performance tuning efforts, including query and index optimisation, and guide engineers on efficient schema design and database access. Your work will also include supporting platform migrations, cleaning up legacy schemas, reducing technical debt, improving monitoring and alerting for database health, and finding opportunities to automate database maintenance and provisioning. A strong focus on data security and compliance will be central to ensuring our platforms remain resilient and audit-ready.
• While your primary focus will be on databases, this role also offers the opportunity to get hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering practices. You may contribute to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and platform tooling, as well as help monitor shared services and automate routine operations. Collaboration with engineering, InfoSec, and operations teams will provide exposure to security, compliance, and emerging technologies such as GenAI and agent-based tools. These areas are not mandatory requirements but provide valuable learning and growth opportunities as part of the broader platform engineering team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 4+ years of experience operating and supporting highly transactional, mission-critical database environments.
• Strong expertise in MySQL-based databases (ideally RDS), with proven experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and execution plan analysis.
• A database-agnostic mindset with the willingness to work across multiple technologies, including relational (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, SingleStore) and NoSQL/cloud-native platforms (DynamoDB, Snowflake basics).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as RDS, Aurora, EC2, S3, and related cloud-native tooling.
• Solid scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation, tooling, and database operations.
• Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and an understanding of CI/CD practices for database deployments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams, explain technical concepts clearly, and support shared goals.
• A disciplined approach to change management, documentation, and compliance, with awareness of data security standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, combining logical thinking with attention to detail to deliver robust solutions.
• Curiosity and adaptability — an eagerness to explore new approaches such as AI-driven database monitoring, anomaly detection, and automation to modernise operations.

OUR TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT:

• AWS: RDS MySQL, RDS MSSQL, RDS PostgreSQL, RDS Aurora, EC2, ECS, Lambda, Route 53, DynamoDB, Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), S3, Athena, Quicksight
• Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python
• Monitoring: Zabbix, AWS CloudWatch, Percona Monitoring
• Security: MySQL ACL, Windows AD, Database Encryption
• Source Control & Deployment: TeamCity, Octopus, GitHub
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux Ubuntu
• Collaboration Tools: Atlassian Jira, Confluence
• Databases: MySQL, SingleStore, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, DynamoDB, basic Snowflake
   

go to method of application »

• We are seeking a dynamic Consultant to join our team. This unique role combines the excitement of pre-sales consulting with hands-on project delivery, ensuring seamless momentum from sale to implementation.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with prospects, demonstrating our products' value, and then taking ownership of delivering the project through to completion. This end-to-end approach ensures continuity, maintains client relationships, and drives successful outcomes.
• This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on variety, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are motivated by the satisfaction of unblocking problems and delivering quickly. We offer strong incentives for fast, high-quality delivery.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Sales Activities

• Engage with prospects to understand their business needs and technical requirements
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations to potential clients, including enterprise-level organizations
• Build rapport with clients through professional relationship management, demonstrating industry knowledge and business acumen
• Create and deliver proof-of-concept (PoC) and proof-of-value (PoV) demonstrations
• Collaborate with the sales team to close deals and ensure smooth handoff to implementation

Project Delivery & Implementation

• Take full ownership of projects from sale through to completion
• Self-manage deliverables, timelines, and client expectations without relying on external project managers
• Implement our products directly, learning and mastering our tools to deliver solutions independently
• Create comprehensive technical documentation for clients and internal use
• Troubleshoot technical issues and unblock problems proactively

Product Expertise & Development

• Become an expert user of our tools and platforms
• Provide feedback and advocate for product improvements based on client needs and implementation experience
• Stay current with product updates and new features
• Contribute to product knowledge base and best practices

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership
• Manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction with deliverables
• Act as a trusted advisor on both technical and business matters

PROFECIENCY:
Experience

Essential:

• 8+ years of experience as a Pre-sales / Solutions Engineer

Technical Ability

Essential:

• Strong SQL skills with ability to write complex queries and analyse data
• Proficiency in API testing and integration using tools like Postman
• Experience navigating browser developer tools (Network tab, debugging)
• Comfortable with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot)
• Ability to quickly learn and master new software platforms and tools
• Experience creating clear, comprehensive technical documentation

Desirable:

• Experience with financial services or investment management technology platforms
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services
• Understanding of data integration and ETL processes

Industry Knowledge

Essential:

• Understanding of the financial services and investment management industry
• Ability to engage in meaningful conversations with investment professionals
• Capacity to ask intelligent questions and follow along in technical and business discussions

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with asset managers, investment firms, or financial technology companies
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in financial services

Work Ethic

Essential:

• Self-starter with a "do something" mentality and strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work independently without constant direction or supervision
• Proactive problem-solving approach; does not wait for instructions when stuck
• Dedicated to maintaining momentum and driving projects forward
• Comfortable with hands-on implementation work; not looking to delegate technical tasks
• Reliable, committed, and willing to put in the effort required to deliver excellence

Project Management

Essential:

• Ability to self-manage projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Comfortable leading client calls and managing stakeholder communications independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience creating and maintaining project documentation
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

Culture Fit

Essential:

• Positive, solution-oriented attitude; no tolerance for excessive complaining
• Genuine belief in and enthusiasm for our products
• Willingness to advocate for product improvements and changes when needed
• Team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Motivated by challenges and the satisfaction of solving problems

Client Friendliness

Essential:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly
• Comfortable engaging with clients at all levels, from technical staff to C-suite executives
• Ability to discuss both technical topics and general business matters (e.g., market trends, industry news)
• Professional presence and confidence when presenting to enterprise clients (e.g., BlackRock, other major institutions)
• Strong relationship management skills
• Excellent listening skills and ability to understand client needs