Description
Software Configuration Engineer (WebSphere & DB2)
The engineer will perform execution tasks to support the Delivery Department and maintenance tasks as well as monitoring/analysis in relation to performance and stability.
Technical Skills:
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in an system administrator role:
- With IBM WebSphere Application Server
- Proficient technical understanding of web and Application Server technologies required
- Core technical proficiencies will be: administration of IBM WebSphere Application Sever, IBM HTTP Server and other related technologies.
- Experience in working in a Unix environment
- Demonstrated understanding of Scripting and automation methodology as well as experience with Unix Shell and Scripting.
- Working knowledge of HTPP/S protocol standards
- Working knowledge of SSL and SSL certificate management
Broad Technical Background
Operating Systems: AIX//IBMi
JEE application Servers:
Developer skills: familiarity with the Java programming language and common Java specifications
Scripting skills: eg. Jython
Automation tooling experience
Continuous Integration Tools (Jenkins)
Responsibilities:
- Analyzes, logs, tracks and resolves complex software/hardware matters pertaining to Middleware infrastructure applications to meet business needs
- Performs maintenance and upgrades of existing Middleware systems in accordance with organizational standards to maintain operational stability of the system. Investigate and resolve matters of significance
- Ensures stable performance for Middleware infrastructure components, undertakes performance monitoring/analysis, identifies and resolves bottlenecks.
- Provides technical guidance in areas of expertise to less experienced team members.
- (Optionally) Participates in a 24/7 on call support role