We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Middleware Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain middleware platforms that enable seamless integration and communication between software applications and systems. you'll play a vital part in ensuring the
reliability, security, and performance of critical business systems while collaborating with crossfunctional teams and driving automation and optimization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Expertise Hands-on expertise with middleware systems such as IBM WebSphere, Tomcat
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Middleware Deployment & Administration Spearhead the installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of middleware platforms across development, testing, and production environments.
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Performance Optimization & Monitoring Continuously monitor middleware environments, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement advanced performance tuning strategies to ensure systems run at peak e iciency.
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Automation & Scripting Transform repetitive tasks into seamless processes through scripting (eg, Bash, WLST) and automation tools like Jenkins. Build CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment e iciency and consistency.
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Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve intricate middleware issues related to performance, integration, server stability, and resource utilization. Conduct in-depth root cause analysis and provide robust solutions.
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Documentation & Best Practices Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for middleware configurations, operational procedures, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and system reliability.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with software developers, network engineers, andsecurity teams to deliver integrated, secure, and high-performing application ecosystems.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Middleware Platforms :
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8+ years of strong experience with web servers (eg, Apache, IIS, IBM HTTP) and application servers (eg, WebSphere, Tomcat).
Operating Systems :
Scripting :
Soft Skills :
Addon-Skill Skills in Oracle ORDS will be preferred.
Troubleshooting : Ability to analyze log files, thread dumps, and heap dumps to debug application errors and performance problems.
Networking and Infrastructure Good understanding of high-level networking and IT infrastructure concepts
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.
Preferred Certifications:
- Salesforce Certified Administrator
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional
- ITIL, ITSM Certifications
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in application support or system/application/database administration.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Behavioral Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Interpersonal Communication
- Learning Agility
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
Technical Skills:
- Identity & Access Management
- Database Administration
- IT Support like Software & Hardware Installation, Troubleshooting
- Software Validation
- Systems Integration
- IT Regulatory Compliance like SOX Compliance
Tools Knowledge:
- Software Configuration Management Tools like Ansible, Puppet
- Citrix technologies like XenDesktop, XenApp, XenServer
- Operating Systems & Servers like Windows, Linux, Citrix, IBM, Oracle, SQL
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems like Sage, ASW, SAP
- Software like Case Management System, HR Information Systems, Kronos(Timekeeping Software), PHS Health and Safety Management System
- Java Frameworks like JDBC, Spring, ORM Solutions, JPA, JEE, JMS, Gradle, Object Oriented Design
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Software
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems like Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud
- Internet Protocols like DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, Easy DNS, No IP