Automation Engineer - TEKsystems

Skills:

Middleware, Websphere, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Scripting, Ansible, Bash, Shell, Perl, Python

Top Skills Details:

Middleware,Websphere,Kubernetes,OpenShift,Scripting,Ansible,Bash,Shell,Perl,Python

Description:

REQ Qual Notes

• Day to day administration of environments – data power, tomcat WebSphere, open shift container platform

• Taking on more and more container responsibilities – OpenShift container upgrades

• Automation – have scripting or development background as long as they have the admin side of things

• Does include on call support – once every 5 week primary and once every 5 weeks secondary

• Project confidence on calls or meetings, need someone who can speak up when needed

• More on the container space and automation space with a little middleware

Job Description

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• IBM WebSphere, IBM MQ, Kubernetes(or Openshift), Linux Scripting(any language), MAC Proficient, JSON, YAML, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Apache HTTPD

Nice To Have

• GOLANG, Datapower, PHP, Javascript, Kafka, IHS(IBM HTTP Server)

Position 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:

• Bachelor's 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.

Other Traits, Characteristics, and Experience:

• 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.

o   Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification

and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to

specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following: 

§  Medical, dental & vision 

§  Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 

§  401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 

§  Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 

§  Short and long-term disability 

§  Health Spending Account (HSA) 

§  Transportation benefits 

§  Employee Assistance Program 

§  Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.