Description
Background
The Unix Application department at our client is responsible for the middle-tier application & Middleware infrastructure, hosted on a large number of AIX/Linux IBM System p and x Servers.
The applications are mostly Java based web applications running in JBoss Application Server, WebSphere Application Server, and WebSphere Portal.
Deliverables - Services:
The services to be provided consist of assisting in the design, planning, implementation, maintenance, and support of the application infrastructure; providing engineering support to new application projects, as well as level 3 support to applications in production; support of the HTTP server infrastructure,CMS, security & certificates, monitoring, and performance testing.
The main Service Deliverable encompasses:
*lead support for WebSphere Portal and WCM (web content management) Additional duties will include:
*support of application developers regarding architecture, implementation, and deployment of new applications
*verification and sign-off of new applications according to the client standards
*level 3 support for problems in production applications
*maintain and improve the new JBoss Application and JBoss Portal production infrastructures on a Linux/Intel platform
*support the Operational Systems Acceptance Testing team especially regarding performance testing
*support the Wiki and Issue tracking systems
Some of the tasks must be performed during the off-line hours, ie after 19:00 in the week or during weekends. Readiness to work at such times is necessary.
Required skills
as many of the following highly desirable skills as possible:
*excellent knowledge of WebSphere Portal technologies
*excellent knowledge of J2EE applications (WebSphere and JBoss) and Java (at least 5 years experience expected)
*excellent knowledge of Apache web server technology
*good knowledge of Java security and Kerberos/SPNEGO as well as certificate administration
*good knowledge of Scripting in a UNIX environment
*good experience of monitoring tools and application performance testing
*excellent working knowledge of English
*team worker being able to work independently and be pro-active.
*an understanding of the necessity of a well functioning change management system
*ability to work in a multicultural international organisation
Additional Skills
in addition, knowledge in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
*Wiki systems (Confluence)
*Issue tracking systems (JIRA)
*LDAP administration