Description
I am currently recruiting for a client seeking an experienced DevOps Middleware Engineer to build automation for IBM WebSphere Network Deployment administration and deployment framework.
This is a daily rate contract position so it will require a Stamp 4/1G or EU passport.
Competitive rates for the right skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Associate Degree in Computer Application with relevant certification, with minimum of 5 years of experience with a reputable firm(s), with extensive experience in managing IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- Experience: 5 to 9 years relevant experience in a large and active service organisation, out of which at least 5 years in relevant WebSphere Server Administration and automation
- Knowledge of:
- Computer/network systems infrastructure requirements and standards.
- Computer security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.
- Current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
What you need:
- Installation and Configuration of WebSphere Application Server 8.X & WebSphere Liberty on Linux/Solaris.
- Extensive Scripting knowledge and experience (Ansible, Jython, Python, etc.) with real world examples
- JDBC & JMS configuration and troubleshooting on WebSphere App server & Liberty profiles and Scripting knowledge and experience of same
- SSL Configuration and troubleshooting on WebSphere App server & Liberty profiles and Scripting knowledge and experience of same
- Deploy, configure and verify applications on WebSphere App and Liberty profiles and Scripting knowledge and experience of same
- Responsible for producing full documentation of overall solution, operational and project procedures for handover to BAU support and maintenance going forward
- Highlight and mitigate risks on the environment
- Understanding audit, compliance and security standards and building Scripting framework to implement and test
- Good communication skills; report writing and group facilitation; presentation and public speaking, fluency in spoken and written English.
- Analytical thinking; business judgement; business innovation; and forward thinking.
Interfaces:
- Internal- Senior and middle management, project managers, Application Team and Enterprise Architect working in IT team.
Additional Skills:
- Knowledge on CA Interscope Apm monitoring tool or similar and baking into WebSphere automated build patterns advantageous
- Knowledge on Splunk and configuration on Splunk advantageous
For immediate consideration (see below).