Middleware / DevOps Engineer

• We are seeking a Middleware / DevOps Engineer to support enterprise web middleware technologies and application infrastructure within a highly automated, cloud-enabled environment. This role will be responsible for onboarding applications, managing middleware platforms, supporting CI/CD initiatives, administering SSL certificate lifecycles, and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of critical systems., * Support the Web Middleware Technology team with onboarding new applications using automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage the full lifecycle of SSL certificates, including creation, renewal, retention, inventory management, and revocation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and middleware issues, with a focus on Apache Tomcat and related platforms.
• Design, develop, and deploy infrastructure and application solutions using automation and configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, and Git-based repositories.
• Install, configure, and maintain middleware software platforms across development, test, and production environments.
• Leverage OpenShift and container technologies to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently.
• Support and administer cloud-based infrastructure using AWS and other cloud platforms.
• Ensure timely application of security patches and system updates to maintain compliance and reduce vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and deliver enterprise solutions.
• Monitor middleware environments and establish performance standards to ensure system stability, availability, and scalability.
• Modify and enhance existing software and infrastructure components to improve functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Analyze system behavior, performance metrics, and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support change management, deployment activities, and production releases in a controlled enterprise environment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and configuration standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of experience supporting middleware platforms, DevOps engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure automation.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting:

• Apache Tomcat
• IBM WebSphere
• Red Hat JBoss EAP

• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools including:

• Chef
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Puppet

• Experience working with containerization and orchestration technologies:

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Red Hat OpenShift

• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management.
• Understanding of enterprise security practices, vulnerability remediation, and patch management.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration, particularly:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Bash scripting
• Python
• JavaScript

• Experience using version control platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills., * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise middleware environments.
• Experience with streaming and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka.
• Familiarity with Maven and Gradle build management tools.
• Experience working within Agile or DevOps operating models.
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments including Azure and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Experience with regulated or highly governed enterprise environments.

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