Application Server Administrator

Dicetek LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Application Server Administrator with a strong background in server administration and troubleshooting. This role involves the installation, configuration, and maintenance of critical application servers, ensuring compliance and security while delivering support and training to users. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of banking systems and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous learning and improvement, providing opportunities to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of application server administration experience, ideally in banking.
• Strong skills in Shell/Bash scripting and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Installation and setup of application servers and middleware.
• Deploying and maintaining application resources and patches.

Skills

Shell / Bash scripting

IBM WebSphere Application Server

Redhat JBOSS EAP

IBM MQ

IBM App Connect Enterprise

AIX

Linux

Windows

Troubleshooting and analysis

Documentation

Education

IBM Application Server Administrator Certification

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

1. Installation / Setup: Installation of Application servers (IBM WebSphere Application Server / Redhat JBOSS EAP / IBM HTTP Server / Redhat JBOSS Webservers), IBM MQ, IBM App Connect Enterprise.
2. Configuring Servers: Application servers Cluster setups, creating and configuring resources.
3. Maintenance Activities: IBM WAS / JBOSS EAP / IBM MQ / IBM ACE Patching with latest fix packs, Interim fixes, or update patches.
4. Deployments: Deploying EAR / WAR / JAR files in Application servers and modifying resources in Application EARs after deployments.
5. Troubleshooting and Analyzing: Strong troubleshooting and analysis skills to resolve issues in Prod / Test systems.
6. Documentation: Creating installation documents, product-related documents, and SOPs.
7. Collaboration and Communication: Working with cross-technical teams, including application support, SMEs, and IT, to ensure successful implementation and adoption. Communicating effectively with stakeholders.
8. Continuous Learning and Improvement: Staying updated on latest server versions, tools, and best practices; seeking opportunities to enhance skills and automation processes.
9. Compliance and Security: Implementing security guidelines, ensuring products are compliant with license entitlements.
10. Support and Training: Supporting end-users, troubleshooting, answering questions, and delivering training for automation tools.

Experience

1. 5 years of relevant Application server administration experience, preferably 3 years in banking.
2. Strong Shell / Bash scripting skills.
3. Operating Systems skills (AIX, Linux, Windows preferred).
4. Certified IBM Application Server Administrator.
5. Experience in Application server maintenance activities.
6. Understanding of change management procedures.
7. Experience with critical banking systems like Core Banking / Digital Banking.
8. Ability to work under tight deadlines and meet timelines.