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* This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.
* Weekend and on call support will be required on a rotational basis.
Role Description
SMBC is seeking a Middleware platform engineer who 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.
* Translate 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.
* Experience deploying solutions in High Availability (HA), Load Balancing Configurations, and eliminating single points of failure.
* Troubleshoot and resolve production failures.
* Perform performance tuning exercises to increase application productivity.
* Conduct 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
* Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership when needed.
* Highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and goals.
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