WebLogic Technical Lead

Job Title: WebLogic Technical LeadJob Location: BangaloreJob Summary:We are looking for an experienced WebLogic Technical Lead to oversee the design, implementation, optimization, and support of Oracle WebLogic environments in a high-availability enterprise setup. The ideal candidate will lead a team of middleware engineers, provide technical direction, and ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of application server platforms.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design, deployment, configuration, tuning, and support of Oracle WebLogic Server (11g, 12c, 14c) environments across development, testing, and production.Manage WebLogic domain architecture, including admin servers, managed servers, node managers, and cluster configurations.Oversee application deployments (EAR, WAR, JAR) and support Java EE applications in standalone and clustered environments.Drive JVM tuning, memory leak analysis, thread dump analysis, and performance tuning of WebLogic instances.Manage WebLogic patching, version upgrades, and JDK migrations with zero\/minimal downtime.Integrate WebLogic with Oracle HTTP Server (OHS), Apache, load balancers, and SSL certificates.Collaborate with application, security, and network teams for system hardening, SSL\/TLS configurations, and vulnerability remediation.Lead incident resolution and root cause analysis for critical issues affecting middleware availability and performance.Automate routine tasks using shell scripting, WLST (WebLogic Scripting Tool), or Ansible (preferred).Support disaster recovery (DR) setup and participate in DR drills for middleware environments.Classification: Internal UseGuide and mentor junior team members and enforce best practices for configuration management, change control, and documentation.Contribute to architectural decisions involving middleware modernization and potential migration to cloud-native platforms.Required Qualifications & Skills:Bachelordegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.7+ years of experience in middleware administration with at least 3+ years in a WebLogic Lead or senior role.Strong hands-on experience with:Oracle WebLogic Server 11g\/12c\/14cWebLogic clustering, high availability, and load balancingJMS, JDBC data sources, connection pooling, and tuningSSL, keystores, truststores, and certificate managementShell scripting, WLST scripting, log analysisDeep understanding of Java EE architecture, deployment models, and application lifecycle on WebLogic.Proficient in incident and change management, preferably under ITIL frameworks.Experience supporting WebLogic in RAC-integrated environments.Familiarity with monitoring tools (OEM, Prometheus\/Grafana, AppDynamics, etc.).Preferred Qualifications:Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud-based middleware services(OCI, AWS, Azure).Knowledge of DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Ansible) and CI\/CD for Oracle certifications (OCA\/OCP) in WebLogic are a plus.Soft Skills & Attributes:Classification: Internal UseStrong leadership, team coordination, and stakeholder communication skills.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives under tight deadlines.Analytical mindset with a strong focus on proactive monitoring and resilient design.Willingness to provide 24x7 support for critical production issues and on-call rotation.