Sr WAS Engineer

Job Summary The Sr WAS Engineer is responsible for engineering and automating middleware solutions at an advanced level, leading the deployment, administration, and optimization of enterprise middleware products to support robust, scalable business applications. Must-have skills: Strong WebSphere Application Server background, including WAS ND and Liberty is a MUST Hands-on AWS experience Containers experience (Docker, OCP/OpenShift) CI/CD pipeline experience Ansible development (treat it like coding, not just admin tasks) Scripting: shell is critical; python and/or jython strongly preferred Certificate management: lifecycle, SSL, public/private encryption, IHS/WAS-related processes Ability to design frameworks and work at a strategic/senior level Ability to handle containerized deployments end-to-end Must-not-have (or red-flags): No programming or weak scripting background Pure admins with no dev-oriented skills in Ansible or scripting Key Responsibilities Engineer, automate, install, configure, and administer WebSphere Application Server (ND/Base), ensuring high availability and robust enterprise repository setups. Manage and optimize WebSphere Liberty deployments across virtual machines and in containerized environments (including Podman and OpenShift Container Platform). Develop automation scripts and Ansible playbooks to streamline middleware operations and workflows. Design and document middleware architectures and patterns, contributing to high-level application server strategies. Support security by managing certificates and ensuring middleware environments adhere to security best practices. Collaborate in Agile teams, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle within an Agile framework. Coordinate with technical teams on the integration and administration of additional middleware products, such as Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, and NGINX. Create detailed Excel functions, formulas, and pivot tables and prepare PowerPoint presentations for architectural documentation and executive communication. Required Qualifications Advanced expertise in WebSphere Application Server (ND/Base) installation, configuration, automation, and administration. Strong hands-on experience with WebSphere Liberty in both virtualized and containerized environments. Proficient in developing automation with Ansible and workflow tools. Advanced scripting and programming skills in Shell scripting, Python, PowerShell, and Java. Proven experience working within Agile methodologies. Knowledge in application server design, architecture, and middleware patterns. Solid understanding of certificate management and middleware security best practices. Experience with other middleware technologies such as Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, and NGINX considered a plus. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills for documentation and presentations. Education: Bachelors Degree