Job Description :
Company Overview:
Creating value by bringing together the right people to achieve results is our motto. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with us because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success.
Our client, with missions in University teaching, research and public service and half-million annual enrollments, seeks an accomplished Senior Middleware Administrator - Oracle SOA.
* Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship *
* Contract-to-Hire role; candidate must be willing to go FTE down the line *
Description:
This role applies system administration techniques to support applications hosted on the middleware/ Oracle SOA platform or objectives to resolve highly complex issues. It includes analysis of situations or data and requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. There is a constant learning involved in supporting new applications that are added to the stack. 24X7 support when needed.
Install, configure and support for middleware/ Oracle SOA platforms supported by Client.
Develop, implement and maintain procedures to ensure a reliable and secure production environment. Determine and implement solutions with speed and accuracy. Work with vendors and Client technical staff in resolving problems.
Develop programs and scripts for automating system configurations and setting up application monitoring. Install, configure and support middleware/SOA platforms.
Select methods and techniques to provide Middleware/ Oracle SOA solutions that address customer requirements.
Respond to service now requests, incidents, changes and involves in problem management on a regular basis.
Involved in log analysis and performance optimization of different hosted applications.
Evaluate various hardware and software solutions to meet business requirements. Develop procedures for implementation of new hardware and software.
Design, plan and implement software deployments, migrations and upgrades maximizing security, management and application availability.
Prepare logic diagrams of middleware/SOA detailing various system components and application flow.
Document systems, processes and procedures for OSMG and production control staff. Transfer information to Computer Operations group for supporting production systems.
Provide on-call production support. Documentation & Production Support.
Requirements:
Bachelor''s degree in computer science, information management or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and at least 8-10 years of relevant experience.
7+ years of experience performing Middleware/ Oracle SOA Administration in a load balanced environment with products such as F5-BIG IP and NetScaler.
5+ years of experience with Apache/IHS/IIS web server administration.
Demonstrated expertise with trouble shooting J2EE applications on Unix/Windows systems. Demonstrated understanding of security concepts in a Middleware environment and experience writing UNIX shell scripts.
Demonstrated experience with configuration management tools like Puppet or Chef. Knowledge of Git is a plus.
Ability to learn new technologies and support applications.
Experience in load testing methodology and tools such as load runner or JMeter. Hands on experience testing client server java applications.
Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact with others in a consistently positive manner, exercising discretion and tact.
Excellent written communications skills which demonstrate the ability to draft clear, concise specifications, documentation and reports.
Advanced communication skills to effectively convey and explain technical information and the ability to influence and persuade. Liaise with vendors, Client and tactfully deal with diverse people and situations.
Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to plan assignments and monitor performance according to priorities as demonstrated by regularly meeting established deadlines. Ability to function in a leadership role on projects.
Demonstrated ability to perform competently under pressure, handling interruptions and changes without losing productivity.
Must be able to provide 24x7 on call support as assigned.
Preferred: 3+ years of experience administrating Oracle SOA in a production environment, including Tomcat, or Apache or JBoss.
I''d love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley.
If you''re looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we''d like to work with you. We''re driven, people driven. We also offer group health insurance (employee paid on a pre-tax basis
NOTE: “Candidates that are offered a position are required to pass pre-employment drug and background screening”