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Websphere Application Server Engineer Loc:Seattle,WA


2015-11-02 11:32:01
Job Type: Contract to Hire

  • This position is responsible for the support, design, installation, configuration, and monitoring of WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and Web servers.
  • These servers run on various platforms including; AIX and Red Hat Linux.This is not a Developer position.
  • Tasks and responsibilitiesWork with architects, line of business, and other project members to create middleware solutions that:is in alignment with client standards.meets the needs of the project.
  • fits within industry best practices.protects our internal and external customers from risk.Leads large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives.Support, analyze, and make performance or capacity recommendations as necessary
  • Providing technical guidance and leadership to team members.Serve as the escalation point for all issues not resolved by the other support staff.Analyze all aspects of the existing infrastructure and recommends modifications that will enhance system reliability, availability, serviceability and scalability.
  • Perform logical and physical design (HA, multi-jvm, and multi-cell).Research new and developing technology and their applicability to the environments
  • Develop and document existing or new procedures as well as creating and maintaining project documentation.Provide operational support for WAS, IBM HTTP Server and other products supported by the middleware team.
  • Deliver project based work to agreed target dates. Work with appropriate teams to resolve roadblocks.Work with vendors, business and appdev teams, and other technical teams to meet the needs of the project.Installation, configuration and monitoring of all application and web servers
  • .Participate in rotating on-call support 24x7 and be available to work weekends and/or holidays, as necessary.Collaborate with other engineers to develop and tune middleware standards.Monitor load tests, perform deploys, review logs, and various other tasks related to maintaining the middleware portfolio.
  • Seek opportunities to learn, automate, document, share, educate, and improve processes where appropriate.Follow corporate security standards and best practices, including the ongoing promotion of awareness on current threats.Understand and adhere to client project methodology and framework.

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