Description:
SMBC is seeking a Middleware platform engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, implementing, and documenting Java/J2EE Middleware platform implementation. This candidate should be able to install and administer various Java/J2EE Middleware platforms/applications and provide ongoing support.
Also provide support on technical issues requiring in-depth debugging and expertise in production software applications. Identify and implement the necessary components of the technology stack, monitoring tools, automation solutions and collaborative platforms essential to successfully run applications on middleware platform. This role will report to the Vice President of Application Production Support.
Role Objectives: Delivery
- The candidate for the Java middleware engineer position will be responsible for supporting existing and future Java middleware platforms used by SMBC.
- Work as part of a global team across Americas and Europe.
- Experience in translating business technical requirements into Java application design.
- Install and patch WebSphere application server, IBM Liberty server, JBoss, Tomcat etc.
- Design, develop, document, and implement major product upgrades and migration processes.
- Provide maintenance and support of the existing WebSphere application server and IBM Liberty server.
- Extensive experience with containerization and microservices architecture, including designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications.
- Hands on experience with Python and Shell scripting.
- Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Hands on experience with cloud platforms such as OpenShift, Azure, AWS.
- Experienced in deploying solutions in High Availability (HA), Load Balancing Configurations
- Eliminating single points of failure.
- Troubleshooting and resolution of productions failures.
- Performance tuning exercise to increase the productivity of applications.
- Impact analysis for new implementations on existing systems and document back out plans for all implementations performed.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are expected.
Qualifications And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5-7 years of experience with Java/J2EE Middleware application platforms
- Strong cloud infrastructure experience.
- Have experience in a similar position.
- 5-7 years of experience with Unix and Windows Operating Systems.
- Experience with cloud-based technologies such as OpenShift, Azure, Kubernetes, or similar cloud-based technologies.
- Experience with Oracle & SQL databases.
- Experience with monitoring tools like Dynatrace.
- Experience with Bash/Shell, Python, MQ, XML, Json, Complex flat files.
- Experience with GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
- Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills when needed.
- Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals.