Sr. Software Application Administrator

The Senior Software Engineer writes and maintains code within applications and systems to implement capabilities and features, improve performance and maintainability, while reducing technical debt in alignment with product and technology roadmaps. Plays a role in Agile planning, providing advice and guidance, and monitoring emerging trends.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates with required cross-functional teams (e.g. QE, EA, SSO, PMO, Security, etc.).

• Complies with and demonstrates a sound knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle methodology (SDLC) for assigned projects and tasks.

• Coordinates and manages small projects, enhancements, and defect remediation.

• Develops strategies to address under-performance and compliance failures.

• Administering IBM WebSphere MQ with expertise in installation, support, analysis of logs and performance tuning.

• Administering IBM WebSphere Application Server ND with expertise in installation, support, analysis of logs and performance tuning.

• Administering Red Hat JBoss Application Server with expertise in installation, support, analysis of logs and performance tuning.

• Administering Oracle WebLogic Application Server with expertise in installation, support, analysis of logs and performance tuning.

• Scripting to automate tasks, with various languages including Bash, Perl, and Python.

• Overcoming obstacles using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Collaborates effectively and excels in a team environment.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Management, Computer Science or related field strongly preferred.

• 10 years of experience in related field.

• Deep understanding of JDBC and JMS connection management within WebSphere.

• Working knowledge of IBM MQ and other messaging technologies.

• Excellent knowledge of supporting software on Red Hat Linux.

• Experience with development and delivery of software solutions.

• Excellent written communication skills.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• BSc in Computer Science or Related Field or experience.

• Experience delivering projects utilizing Agile methodology.

• Retail industry experience

Knowledge / Skills Requirements:

• Strong understanding of networking and security concepts.

• Understanding of networking concepts, such as load balancing and routing. Ability to carry out basic network troubleshooting in a server runtime.

• Experience with provisioning tools, such as Chef, Puppet and Ansible

• Experience with Cloud technologies (IaaS or PaaS), Manhattan WMOS, and IBM Power hardware

• Ensure the deliverables are in place to achieve the projected business benefits.

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