World Wide Technology, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Middleware Applications Administrator. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the areas of web and middleware server administration. Middleware servers include application servers and B2B integration servers.
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of JVM (Java Virtual Machine) - based servers deployed on UNIX systems with a focus on advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning at the server software and operating system level. Weblogic Administration preferred but would also consider Websphere or JBoss.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide high-availability support for middleware systems ensuring uptime.
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Evaluate new middleware technologies and supporting software and make recommendations that will enhance the capabilities of the existing infrastructure.
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Recommend best-practice solutions for web and middleware server technologies.
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End-to-end monitoring of middleware performance and availability.
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Analysis reporting for the purpose of capacity planning.
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Maintain technical documentation that supports the web and middleware server environments.
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Troubleshoot complex functional and technical incidents occurring on JVM-based servers running on UNIX.
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Analyze and tune memory consumption and garbage collection routines on various JVM platforms to ensure efficient use of system resources.
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Participate in the software deployment processes.
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Provide on-call and after hours support for production environments on a rotation basis.
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Provide technical leadership and cross-training to peers in areas of expertise.
Qualifications
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5+ years of experience with relevant middleware technologies (Weblogic, Websphere, and/or JBoss).
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Thorough understanding of garbage collection & performance tuning concepts.
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Strong UNIX skill set with demonstrated knowledge of low-level operating system utilities.
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Web server administration experience with an understanding of the integration points to middleware solutions (apache and iPlanet preferred).
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Experience with monitoring solutions across multiple systems is preferred (specific experience with Introscope and HP OpenView are strong pluses).
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Strong understanding of how applications communicate and work with relational databases.
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Familiarity with the J2EE framework and related application components.
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Proven problem-solving, change management and technical planning skills.
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Experience with WebLogic 8.x (or greater) and JBOSS systems is preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to work with and lead other administrators.
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Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
WWT offers excellent benefits, training, and a competitive compensation package. For more information please visit our web page at www.wwt.com.
EOE M/F/V/D
