Description
The client is seeking Middleware Specialists, to set up and support the Middleware environment.
This environment consists currently of webservers, JBOSS, WebSphere and Weblogic application Servers and a WebSphere MQ message bus.
Implement and support the migration of the existing environment to Weblogic.
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
. Install and maintain the Middleware environment and components (patching/upgrading)
. Monitor the Middleware environment, interpret the alerts and act accordingly.
. Report on the Middleware environment (capacity- and performance management)
. Provide valuable input to the architectural design of the Middleware environment.
. Implement changes with limited direction of a senior colleague or contribute to larger/more complex projects as a team member using specialist knowledge, delivering defined activities on time and to the expected quality.
. Troubleshoot the Middleware environment by conducting the necessary actions, involving and coordinating external resources if needed.
. Support implementation of relevant policies, processes and systems.
. Monitor developments within own technical field and provide specific suggestions and plans to support improvement of working practices.
RELEVANT EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experience:
WebLogic Application Server
Experience with WebSphere Application Server or JBoss Application Server is an asset
Experience with message oriented Middleware (IBM WebSphere MQ) is an asset
Technical Skills/Specific Knowledge:
. Scripting: python, jython (WebLogic, WAS)
. Scripting in bash or Perl is an asset
. Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred)
. Knowledge of deployment automation is a plus
. Monitoring of Middleware environments (WebSphere Application Server, JBoss Application Server, Weblogic Application Server, WebSphere MQSeries) is a plus
Daily rates are negotiable for consultants with experience.