Middle Ware Team lead

Job description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Middle Ware admin are the gatekeepers to the many systems that run our company and our clients. As a Middle Ware admin with IBM, you will have the opportunity to provide high-value IT services and leverage our leading-edge technology portfolio in our global network. Your work has a direct impact on the day-to-day productivity of our business by ensuring integrity of, and access to, our most important resource data. You will need to visit the domestic client's offices / data centres on a daily basis or on an as-needed basis as part of this role.

Responsibilities:
WebSphere Application Server Administrator Will be responsible for performing routine administration tasks including managing change requests related to WebSphere Application Server configurations, performance tuning and maintenance. Staying updated with the latest features, best practices, and industry trends related to WebSphere Application Server administration. Identifying opportunities for process improvements, automation, and optimization. Responding to alerts and taking appropriate actions to address issues. Maintaining documentation related to server configurations, deployment procedures, troubleshooting steps, and any changes made to the system

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Min 3+( preferably in banking domain) years of experience with experience in the following areas:
·  WebSphere Application Server Administrator
·  Installing and configuration of WebSphere Application Server software on the target environment.
·  Routine administrative tasks such as starting and stopping servers, monitoring server health, and managing server resources
·  Able to troubleshoot and resolve basic issues such as startup failures, connectivity problems, or application deployment errors.
·  Able to create and manage user accounts, roles, and permissions within WebSphere Application Server to control access and security.
·  Configuration of JDBC Provider, Data Sources, JMS Resources, Service Integration Bus for seamless integration with database and message providers.
·  Able to monitor server performance metrics, such as CPU usage, memory consumption, and response times, and reporting any anomalies or performance issues.
·  Review and analyse server logs to identify errors, warnings, or other issues that may affect the server or application performance.
·  Configure security settings such as SSL certificates, authentication mechanisms, and authorization policies.
·  Applying patches, updates, and fixes to WebSphere Application.
·  Keeping up to date with the latest security patches, updates, and fixes released by IBM for WebSphere Application Server.
·  Planning and executing patch management activities, ensuring minimal disruption to production environments.
·  Integrating WebSphere Application Server with web servers, such as IBM HTTP Server or Apache HTTP Server, to handle load balancing, caching, and SSL termination.
·  Configuring WebSphere Application Server for high availability, including setting up server clusters, load balancing, and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted application availability.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

·  You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
·  Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
·  Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
·  Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
·  Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications