Middleware Systems Senior Technical Lead

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Job Description

Strong understanding of middleware architecture, deployment patterns, and best practices.

• Set up and configure WebSphere Application Server instances across development, testing, and production environments.
• Provide Level 3 support for WebSphere Application Server environments, including installation, configuration, tuning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience in implementation project with providing consulting to manage the Middleware stack for complex architecture.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues impacting application availability and performance.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop scripts (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible) for routine operational tasks, automation and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines for WebSphere applications.
• Implement security best practices and configurations for WebSphere Application Server environments.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Generate performance reports, incident reports, and contribute to knowledge base articles.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and operations teams.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members.
• Incident, Problem, Request & Change management following ITIL guidelines
• Set up and manage monitoring through tools like Dynatrace, Appdynamics, Splunk etc.
• Monitor system performance, analyze metrics, and implement tuning strategies to optimize WebSphere Application Server performance.
• Conduct capacity planning and ensure scalability of WebSphere environments.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24x7 support for critical production issues as required.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a WebSphere Administrator with Level 3 support responsibilities.
• Expertise in installation, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting of WebSphere Application Server in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of working in both Windows and Linux environments
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible).
• Knowledge of performance monitoring tools and techniques for WebSphere Application Server.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in working on application integration using WAS.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD pipelines, configuration management tools).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and modern application deployment patterns.
• Understanding of ITIL principles and best practices.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server, Oracle Certified Professional, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Microsoft AZURE Cloud certifications) are advantageous.

Total Experience Expected: 08-10 years

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Additional Information

24*7 Support Model Expected