Job Description
Preferred experience 6+ years (L3 Support)
We are seeking a knowledgeable Middleware Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the architecture, deployment, and management of our middleware technologies. As a Middleware operations SME, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization&aposs application ecosystem by providing operational support, ensuring system stability, and working closely with development, infrastructure and security teams to ensure smooth operations of middleware component. You&aposll work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize integrations, resolve issues, and provide guidance on middleware best practices.
- Lead the design and architecture of middleware solutions, ensuring they align with business goals and technical requirements
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to create reliable and scalable middleware architectures
- Develop documentation, architectural diagrams, and best practice guidelines
- Implement automation scripts for deployment, configuration management, and monitoring using tools like Ansible or Puppet
- Middleware Administrator supports and documents the installation, configuration, capacity planning, upgrading, problem resolution and debugging of all middleware product environments
- Coordinates environment configuration activities to ensure integration and alignment with other IT technology, processes, systems, applications, and environments
- Document middleware platforms and related infrastructure as directed with respect to functionality, maintenance and administration
- Install and configure server operating systems, enterprise software and middleware services, including settings, directories, storage, in accordance with standards and project / operational requirements m
- Provides technical support and guidance (level 3) to end-users, and other IT resources
- Self-motivated and possess drive, and ability to work independently and be a good team player
Responsibilities
Collaborate on definition of infrastructure standards and contribute to the overall architecture roadmapCollaborates on technical design and provides consulting including identification and documentation of requirements and designCollaborates in the installation, configuration and upgrading of enterprise application software, customizing soft tables and program parameters and managing associated environmentsRecommend and lead improvements to provide the highest level of availability and performanceProvide proactive support to maintain high availability and reliability of middleware systemsIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve middleware-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, application errors, and connectivity issuesManage middleware patches, upgrades, and security configurations in line with best practicesFollows policies and procedures to ensure corporate compliance, examples include corporate data security and change controlCoordinate with engineering, solution vendors and support teams on problem resolution, design issues and upgradesMust Have Skills For Middleware Administrator
Minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in middleware administration, with expertise in platforms like Apache Tomcat, WebSphere, JBoss, WebLogic, IBM MQProven experience in middleware architecture and design for large-scale environmentsExtensive knowledge on Apache Tomcat / Apache HTTPD / Nginx / IIS / Oracle Weblogic / Oracle Httpd serverUnix / Linux & Windows operating systemsShell scriptingNetworking conceptsPerl scriptingExperience in DevOps Open Source Middleware technologies / tools and automation development will be an advantageWork closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure seamless application integration and performanceProvide training and mentorship to team members on middleware administration, best practices, and troubleshooting techniquesKeep up-to-date with middleware technologies, trends, and advancements, applying them where beneficialSkills Will Be Considered As Added Advantages.
Knowledge on Messaging queue services like Apache Kafka, ActiveMQKnowledge on Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub ActionsLDAP tools like Open LDAP, IBM LDAPKnowledge on Microfocus Enterprise server for Mainframe application deploymentsCache tools like Memcached, RedisShow more
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Skills Required
Nginx, Unix, Apache Tomcat, Perl Scripting, Shell Scripting, Gitlab, Websphere, Ibm Mq, Jboss, Activemq, Redis, Memcached, Jenkins, Devops, Weblogic, Linux, Iis, Apache Kafka, Oracle Weblogic, Networking Concepts