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On Site
USD 75.00 - 78.00 per hour
Full Time
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Apache Tomcat
High availability
Status reports
Information systems
TCP/IP
IBM WebSphere MQ
Red Hat Linux
Load balancing
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Financial services
Microsoft Office
IT service management
Middleware
Operations
Management
IBM Websphere DataPower
IBM WebSphere
Adobe Certified Expert
Adobe ColdFusion
Kubernetes
Automation
Collaboration
HTTP
XML
IBM AIX
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
IBM
IBM HTTP Server
Spring Framework
Git
Scripting
Bash
Python
Ansible
PHP
JavaScript
YAML
JSON
Design
Clustering
Startups
Editing
Docker
Amazon Web Services
Apex
SAP BASIS
Law
Innovation
Training
Recruiting
Job Details
Job#: 2026582
Job Description:
Job Title: Middleware Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $75/hr-$78/hr
Contract Length: 05/13/2024 -11/13/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Postion Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IT Technical Specialist to join our Enterprise Middleware Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Middleware infrastructure necessary for the support of development teams throughout the system development lifecycle. This team has direct responsibility for supporting Enterprise Applications leveraging various technologies that include DataPower, MQ, WebSphere, IIB/ACE, Apache Tomcat, ColdFusion, Kubernetes and OpenShift.
Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Job Description:
Job Title: Middleware Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $75/hr-$78/hr
Contract Length: 05/13/2024 -11/13/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Postion Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IT Technical Specialist to join our Enterprise Middleware Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Middleware infrastructure necessary for the support of development teams throughout the system development lifecycle. This team has direct responsibility for supporting Enterprise Applications leveraging various technologies that include DataPower, MQ, WebSphere, IIB/ACE, Apache Tomcat, ColdFusion, Kubernetes and OpenShift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain the Enterprise-Class Middleware and Container stack supporting a multitude of mission critical systems.
- Manage new capabilities, software upgrades/enhancements and provide direct support and consultation for application on-boarding and integration.
- Provide on-call support rotation for critical systems
- Automation of existing and new processes in order to increase our operational efficiencies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Middleware and Container technologies.
- Collaborate with development teams to provide technical expertise and guidance.
- Ensure high availability and performance of Middleware and Container systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
- Continuously improve processes and procedures for Middleware operations
- Understand and contribute to the development of overall IT strategies
- Be familiar with industry trends in technology and architecture.
- Participate in team meetings, reviews, and project status reports.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent business experience.
- Solid knowledge of TCP/IP and Web protocols (HTTP, XML).
- Minimum 2 years experience with AIX & RHEL.
- 5 years experience supporting IBM Middleware products: WebSphere, MQ, DataPower, IHS.
- Minimum 2 years experience supporting Red Hat OpenShift.
- 3-5 years experience supporting Apache, Tomcat, ColdFusion.
- Previous experience administering DataPower preferred.
- Experience with tools: UrbanCode, Spring Boot, and GIT.
- Scripting Languages preferred: Bash, Python, Ansible, GO, PHP, Javascript, and working with YAML/JSON
- Previous experience in designing and engineering of environments in a 24x7 mission critical environment.
- Experience with design principles of high availability solutions leveraging technologies such as local and geographic clustering, load balancing.
- Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes experience: Understanding Kubernetes daemon sets. Troubleshoot POD startup failures. Experience creating and editing docker files and pulling images from repositories.
- Previous experience supporting AWS preferred.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and strategic concepts to solve business problems
- Forward thinking in terms of how to automate manual processes
- Ability to look at existing processes and think outside the box in order to improve them
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential
- Previous Financial Services experience or knowledge is a plus.
- Microsoft Office experience
- Experience working in multi-platform environment.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.