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Senior Middleware Administrator

Job Description :

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Middleware Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain middleware platforms that enable seamless integration and communication between software applications and systems. Youll play a vital part in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical business systems while collaborating with cross functional teams and driving automation and optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

- Hands-on expertise with middleware systems such as IBM WebSphere, Tomcat.

- Middleware Deployment & Administration : Spearhead the installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of middleware platforms across development, testing, and production environments.

- Performance Optimization & Monitoring : Continuously monitor middleware environments, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement advanced performance tuning strategies to ensure systems run at peak efficiency.

- Patch Management & Upgrades : Oversee timely application of patches, software upgrades, and security vulnerability remediation to keep systems up-to-date and resilient.

- Automation & Scripting : Transform repetitive tasks into seamless processes through scripting (e.g., Bash, WLST) and automation tools like Jenkins. Build CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment efficiency and consistency.

- Advanced Troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve intricate middleware issues related to performance, integration, server stability, and resource utilization. Conduct in-depth root cause analysis and provide robust solutions.

- Security Administration : Safeguard middleware platforms by implementing and managing security configurations, including SSL/TLS certificates. Ensure full compliance with security policies and audit requirements.

- Disaster Recovery & Capacity Planning : Design and execute disaster recovery strategies to ensure uninterrupted business operations. Collaborate on capacity planning to align middleware capabilities with business growth.

- Documentation & Best Practices : Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for middleware configurations, operational procedures, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and system reliability.

- Networking and Infrastructure : Good Understanding in networking and infrastructure concepts to be successful in supporting as middleware administrator.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with software developers, network engineers, and security teams to deliver integrated, secure, and high-performing application ecosystems.

- Rotation : On call support (24/7) rotation.

- Shift : Ready to work morning or afternoon shifts.

Key Skills & Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors or masters in computer science or equivalent education.

- Middleware Platforms : 8+ years of strong experience with web servers (e.g., Apache, IIS, IBM HTTP) and application servers (e.g., WebSphere, Tomcat).

- Operating Systems : 5+ years of Strong administration skills in UNIX/Linux (RHEL, SLES) and Windows environments.

- Scripting : Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, SH or python.

- Soft Skills : Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills are essential for effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.

- Addon-Skill : Skills In Oracle ORDS Will Be Preferred.

- Troubleshooting : Ability to analyze log files, thread dumps, and heap dumps to debug application errors and performance problems.

- Networking and Infrastructure : Good understanding of high-level networking and IT infrastructure concepts.

Educational Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Certifications :

- Salesforce Certified Administrator.

- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).

- Microsoft Certified IT Professional.

- ITIL, ITSM Certifications.

Work Experience : 4+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in application support or system/application/database administration.

Skills & Knowledge :

Behavioral Skills :

- Critical Thinking

- Detail Oriented

- Impact and Influencing

- Interpersonal Communication

- Multitasking

- Problem Solving

- Time Management

Tools Knowledge :

- Software Configuration Management Tools like Ansible, Puppet

- Citrix technologies like XenDesktop, XenApp, XenServer

- Operating Systems & Servers like Windows, Linux, Citrix, IBM, Oracle, SQL

- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems like Sage, ASW, SAP

- Software like Case Management System, HR Information Systems, Kronos(Timekeeping Software), PHS Health and Safety Management System

- Java Frameworks like JDBC, Spring, ORM Solutions, JPA, JEE, JMS, Gradle, Object Oriented Design

- Microsoft Office Suite

- Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Software

- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems like Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud

- Internet Protocols like DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, Easy DNS, No IP

What Cencora offers :

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.