This role is responsible for implementing our strategy, architectures, and the ongoing operations and maintenance of middleware technologies; on-premise, on customer premise and cloud. Additionally, this role is responsible for configuration, ongoing maintenance, monitoring and root cause analysis of Middleware infrastructure to ensure business services perform as expected and can scale as business grows. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and administer Enterprise Middleware Infrastructure – (WebLogic, WebSphere, IIS.
• Install, upgrade, configure, automate and support the Enterprise Middleware technologies
• Identify and recommended critical patches that apply to the Enterprise Middleware technology stack. Develop patching plan and execute said plan in a timely manner.
• Perform code deployments.
• Troubleshoot and provide timely solution for support problems in production and non-production environments and escalate where necessary. Monitor system logs for middleware systems for root cause analysis.
• Implement and administer security best practices while designing solutions, configuring middleware technologies, and fulfilling audit requests.
• Create, maintain and update strong technical documentation and procedures following the IS department standards.
• Periodic off-hours and weekend support for upgrades and deployments.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• With BS in MIS or Computer Science; or other applicable degree OR 6+ years relevant work experience

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of managing Middleware technology
• 3+ years of either Oracle WebLogic or IBM WebSphere experience
• Working knowledge of IIS a plus
• Working Knowledge of J2EE framework components including JDBC, JMS, and JNDI
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
• Strong understanding of Intranet and Extranet Architecture

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of essential networking concepts including subnets, firewalls, routing, transport protocols
• Working of Load Balancing Concepts
• Excellent problem solving and conceptual thinking skills
• Self-motivated and self-initiated
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Scrum/Agile experience
• Ability to build relationships within the company
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork focused
• Adaptable and customer service oriented

Must be willing and able to pass a background investigation and drug screening Must pass P&W Legal Check