IBM Rational and WAS Technical Mentor & Trainer

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned, expert-level professional to join our team as a technical mentor and trainer. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide hands-on training and "over-the-shoulder" mentorship to less experienced technical staff in the effective use and administration of IBM Rational and IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS).

This position is ideal for a subject matter expert who excels at knowledge transfer, technical coaching, and hands-on problem-solving within complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentorship and Training: Deliver personalized, hands-on training and mentorship sessions to junior and mid-level staff on the IBM Rational suite, WebSphere Application Server administration, and enterprise Java development best practices.
• Knowledge Transfer: Facilitate effective knowledge transfer of best practices, troubleshooting methodologies, and configuration management.
• Hands-on Guidance: Provide direct, "over-the-shoulder" support and guidance during real-world project tasks and technical challenges.
• Documentation and Standards: Assist in refining and documenting internal processes, standards, and best practices related to the use of the IBM tools.
• Troubleshooting Support: Act as an escalation point and guide staff through complex technical issues related to the IBM Java stack.

Required Technical Expertise

• IBM Rational : In-depth, expert-level knowledge and practical experience with IBM Rational.
• IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS): Extensive experience in the architecture, installation, configuration, tuning, troubleshooting, and administration of WebSphere Application Server environments (preferably versions 8.5/9.0+).
• IBM Java Stack: Senior-level proficiency with enterprise Java development concepts, JVM tuning, performance monitoring, and debugging within the IBM environment.
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with deploying and managing IBM software across various platforms (e.g., Linux, AIX, Windows Server).

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on, professional experience administering, developing, or architecting solutions within the specified IBM technology.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and patiently to diverse audiences.
• Training Aptitude: Demonstrated passion and aptitude for teaching, mentoring, and facilitating knowledge sharing in a professional environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to guide others toward effective solutions.