Middleware Administrator Linux/Unix

Job description

<p><p><b>Description :</b> </p><p><br/></p><p>We are seeking an experienced EM Ware Administrator to manage, configure, and optimize enterprise middleware environments that support critical business applications.<br/><br/> The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in middleware platforms, application servers, integration tools, and performance tuning ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability across the enterprise IT landscape.<br/><br/>This role is a blend of technical administration, performance engineering, and automation, requiring close collaboration with development, infrastructure, and operations teams.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/><b>Middleware Administration & Configuration :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Install, configure, and maintain middleware platforms such as Oracle WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat, or equivalent.<br/><br/></p><p>- Manage enterprise application deployments, upgrades, and environment migrations.<br/><br/></p><p>- Configure clustering, load balancing, and failover mechanisms for high availability.<br/><br/></p><p>- Perform patch management, version control, and configuration backup.<br/><br/><b>Performance Monitoring & Optimization :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization using enterprise monitoring tools (OEM, Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, etc.)<br/><br/></p><p>- Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system operations.<br/><br/></p><p>- Analyze logs and metrics to detect and resolve performance bottlenecks.<br/><br/><b>Integration & Automation :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Develop and maintain integrations between applications, databases, and third-party systems using APIs and messaging queues (JMS, Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)<br/><br/></p><p>- Automate routine tasks like deployments, patching, and monitoring through scripting (Shell, Python, or Ansible).<br/><br/></p><p>- Ensure smooth integration of middleware with CI/CD pipelines.<br/><br/><b>Security & Compliance :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Implement security best practices across middleware layers SSL/TLS, authentication, and access control.<br/><br/></p><p>- Conduct regular audits, apply security patches, and ensure compliance with IT security policies.<br/><br/></p><p>- Work with InfoSec teams to mitigate vulnerabilities and enforce hardening standards.<br/><br/><b>Incident & Change Management :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Participate in incident management and root cause analysis for production issues.<br/><br/></p><p>- Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams for change management, rollouts, and environment refreshes.<br/><br/></p><p>- Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.<br/><br/><b>Collaboration & Support :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Work closely with developers, database administrators, and network engineers to ensure seamless application delivery.<br/><br/></p><p>- Provide technical guidance and support for middleware-related projects and initiatives.<br/><br/></p><p>- Participate in on-call rotations to support production environments.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.<br/><br/></p><p>- 3- 6 years of experience as a Middleware or EM Ware Administrator.<br/><br/></p><p>- Hands-on expertise in one or more middleware platforms (WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat, etc.)<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux environments, shell scripting, and automation tools.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with monitoring tools (OEM, Nagios, Prometheus, Dynatrace, etc.)<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of networking concepts, load balancers, and DNS configurations.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with database connectivity (JDBC, connection pools) and integration frameworks.<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills for performance and application issues.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Experience with cloud-based middleware (AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Services, Kubernetes, etc.)<br/><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of DevOps tools like Jenkins, Git, Ansible, or Terraform.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience managing middleware for enterprise applications such as Oracle EBS, SAP, or custom Java apps.<br/><br/></p><p>- Certification in middleware or system administration (Oracle, IBM, Red Hat, AWS, etc.<br/><br/><b>Soft Skills :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Strong communication and documentation skills.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)

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