Middleware Systems Senior Technical Lead

• Provide Level 3 support for WebSphere Application Server environments, including installation, configuration, tuning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience in implementation project with building and providing consulting to manage the Middleware stack for complex architecture.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues impacting application availability and performance. And also supporting root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Implement DevOps practices to automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks related to WebSphere environments using various methods automation scripts (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible) for routine operational tasks and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines for WebSphere applications.
• Monitor system performance, analyze metrics, and implement tuning strategies to optimize WebSphere Application Server performance.
• Conduct capacity planning and ensure scalability of WebSphere environments.
• Implement security best practices and configurations for WebSphere Application Server environments.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members.
• Familiarity with database technologies, particularly with Db2, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Experience in OS platforms (Linux, Windows, WebSphere, VTOM, Tomcat, mRemoteNG.) and have expertise on Linux Server and Application Management
• Set up monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk to gain insights into WebSphere performance and operational metrics.
• Develop alerts and dashboards to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Participate in DevOps practices such as automated testing, continuous monitoring, and iterative development with proven experience as a WebSphere Administrator, with expertise in middleware management and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex issues.

Preferred Skills:

• IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and modern application deployment patterns.
• Understanding of ITIL principles and best practices.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server, Oracle Certified Professional, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Microsoft AZURE Cloud certifications) are advantageous.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and certification preferred to ensure adherence to industry best practices and service management standards.

Requirements

BE/B.Tech