Senior Software Engineer-WebSphere Administrator

Overview

Position Description

Company Profile:

At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Title– WebSphere Administrator

Position:Senior Software Engineer

Location: Bangalore/Chennai

Department: IT Development

Experience: 4+ Years

Position id-J0326-0188

Job Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a skilled IBM WebSphere Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our WebSphere Application Server environments. The role involves ensuring high availability, performance, and security of enterprise applications running on WebSphere infrastructure.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Install, configure, and upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server and related middleware components.

Monitor system performance, identify issues, and apply patches or fixes to ensure system stability.

Deploy and manage enterprise applications across WebSphere environments.

Implement and maintain security policies, including SSL certificates, authentication, and firewall configurations.

Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application integration and resolve middleware-related issues.

Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization of WebSphere servers.

Maintain technical documentation including system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Provide production support, participate in on-call rotations, and ensure disaster recovery readiness.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

3–8 years of experience in WebSphere Application Server administration or middleware support.

Hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server installation, configuration, and maintenance.

Strong understanding of Linux/Unix or Windows Server administration.

Experience with application deployment, server clustering, and load balancing in WebSphere environments.

Knowledge of networking concepts, security configurations, SSL certificates, and LDAP integration.

Experience with scripting or automation tools (Shell, Python, PowerShell) is preferred.

Relevant IBM WebSphere or Middleware certifications are a plus.

Must Have Skills

Strong experience administering IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS).

Hands-on experience in installation, configuration, and deployment of applications on WebSphere.

Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows Server environments.

Knowledge of clustering, load balancing, and high availability configurations.

Experience with Apache HTTP Server / IBM HTTP Server integration with WebSphere.

Understanding of SSL configuration, LDAP authentication, and security policies.

Proficiency in scripting languages (Shell/Bash, Python, or PowerShell) for automation.

Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and log analysis skills.

Good to Have Skills

Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Git.

Experience with monitoring tools like Dynatrace, Splunk, or Nagios.

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation practices.

Experience working in large-scale enterprise production environments.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.