Middleware SME

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Level Sharepoint professional – to provide Unix and Windows test environments and support for e-business applications. Gathering and analyzing project requirements for the creation and support of distributed test environments on AIX and Windows platforms. Work closely with project managers, CTS, TDCT, TDWM, TDSI user communities and other partners to ensure the successful implementation of products/changes into the production environment.


Responsibilities will include:

Gathering and analyzing project requirements
Identifying, estimating and tracking TEM-D deliverables required for a project
Preparation of and deploying WebSphere and Windows Applications
Code management in the 'locked down' environment for system testing
Trouble shooting problems (such as environment, hardware, WebSphere, performance, etc)
Creating and maintaining documentation in support of TEM-D infrastructure
Maintaining and analyzing development server performance
Coordinating and scheduling environment upgrades
Building and managing working relationships with external vendors
Team Technical lead on medium to large scale projects
System capacity planning and maintenance is a key aspect of this role.
Proactive maintenance.
In addition, the candidate will provide consultation and analysis to identify process improvements that will reduce test time and cost as well as improve quality, accuracy and efficiency.


MUST HAVES:

• Excellent UNIX (AIX preferred) experience
• Excellent Windows Server 2000 and 2003 admin experience
• Experience with WebSphere 5, 6 and 7 - 4+yrs
• Working knowledge of SQL, Oracle or DB2
• Apache/Tomcat experience
• Excellent analytical / troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication skills
• High degree of multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• System Capacity Management experience.
• Thorough understanding of PMLC and SDLC processes


NICE TO HAVE:

• HPUX experience a definite asset.
• IIS experience would be an asset
• Project management and negotiation experience would be an asset.
• Exposure to SOA based apps would be an asset.


Qualification
Description
Requested
Rating


Skills


Ability to multitask competing priorities in a time critical environment adhering to *
project task timelines
Yes
YesNo


Apache
1+ Yrs.
(-1) Yrs.


Capacity Planning *
6+ Yrs.
(-6) Yrs.


Coaching Skills *
5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.


DB2 *
3+ Yrs.
(-3) Yrs.


Experience with Middleware Technologies *
6+ Yrs.
(-6) Yrs.


IIS
1+ Yrs.
(-1) Yrs.


Knowledge of Enterprise Project Management *
Yes
YesNo


Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle *
3+ Yrs.
(-3) Yrs.


Oracle *
3+ Yrs.
(-3) Yrs.


PMLC (Project Management Life Cycle) *
5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.


SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) *
5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.


Service Orientated Architecture (SOA)
1+ Yrs.
(-1) Yrs.


SharePoint *
6+ Yrs.
(-6) Yrs.


SQL *
3+ Yrs.
(-3) Yrs.


Supported IBM WebSphere? *
please elaborate in the comment section
Yes
YesNo


Troubleshooting *
10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


UNIX/AIX *
6+ Yrs.
(-6) Yrs.


WebSphere *
6+ Yrs.
(-6) Yrs.


Websphere Application Server (WAS) *
Yes
YesNo


Windows 2000 *
6+ Yrs.
(-6) Yrs.


Contact Information
Company Name Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.