Platform Engineer Linux/Unix Expert III

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

AIX Administration
Linux System Administration
Shell Scripting
Filesystem & Permissions Management
WebSphere Application Server Configuration
JBoss Web Server Setup
Java/J2EE Deployment
Application & Data Migration
Configuration Translation
Load & Regression Testing
Performance Tuning
SSL/TLS Configuration
Monitoring Tools
User & Group Management
Audit & Logging Setup

Job Details

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Role: Platform Engineer Linux/Unix Expert III

Location: Remote
Job Type: FTE

About the Role

We re looking for a skilled Application Modernization Engineer to lead the migration of legacy applications from AIX to Linux and transition middleware from WebSphere Application Server (WAS) to JBoss Web Server (JWS).
This role is central to the bank s infrastructure modernization efforts, directly influencing system performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the migration of applications from AIX to Linux environments.
  • Drive the transition of middleware from WebSphere Application Server to JBoss Web Server.
  • Analyze existing configurations, dependencies, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Refactor and translate configuration files, scripts, and deployment artifacts.
  • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure smooth migration.
  • Perform regression and load testing, as well as post-migration validation.
  • Conduct performance tuning and monitoring for optimized operation.
  • Maintain thorough documentation, including migration runbooks and handover materials.
  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and operational standards.

Technical Skills

Must Have:
AIX Administration | Linux System Administration | Shell Scripting | Filesystem & Permissions Management | WebSphere Application Server Configuration | JBoss Web Server Setup | Java/J2EE Deployment | Application & Data Migration | Configuration Translation | Load & Regression Testing | Performance Tuning | SSL/TLS Configuration | Monitoring Tools | User & Group Management | Audit & Logging Setup

Nice to Have:
Ansible | Jenkins | Docker | OpenShift | Podman | Terraform | AWS | Azure | CI/CD Pipelines | AppDynamics | Dynatrace | Splunk | GitHub Actions | VMware

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in system administration and application server management.
  • Proven expertise in AIX-to-Linux and WAS-to-JWS migration projects.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise middleware and Java-based architectures.
  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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