DevOps / System Admin for a Great Employer

ROSS; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a DevOps/System Administrator, where your expertise in Java Application Servers and Linux will be highly valued. This full-time role offers the chance to work with a talented team, ensuring the smooth operation of web-based applications and infrastructure. You'll be responsible for system monitoring, performance tuning, and providing essential support while contributing to a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Practical experience with Java Application Servers and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/UNIX and ability to perform SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain web applications and server resources 24/7.
• Provide Tier I support and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Deploy application changes and perform ongoing performance tuning.

Skills

Java Application Server (WebSphere/WebLogic or Tomcat/JBoss admin)

Performance Tuning

Apache Web Server

Linux or UNIX

SQL queries

OS scripting languages

Tools

Linux

Apache

Java

MySQL

Job description

Our client, a leader in Demand Side Platform Development, using cutting edge technology and real-time exchanges to give their clients superior control over their display ads has engaged ROSS (www.getROSS.com) to find a DevOps / System Administrator for this growing and profitable company.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to serve as DevOps/System Admin for this growing team. Work with talented software engineers who are primarily programming in Core Java. Be part of the company that values your opinion and you can make a difference.

The DevOps/System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration, tuning, operation and maintenance of Web-based applications and related infrastructure. 7X24 support required.

Supporting Java application servers (i.e. - Tomcat, JBoss, WebSphere or WebLogic) experience is a must.

Our Technology

• Supports billions of transactions per day
• Distributed systems and data centers
• Big Data Implementation
• Current environment is Linux, Apache, Java, MySQL and big data cluster

Job Description

• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all Web applications and server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Provide Tier I on-site and on-call support, investigate, troubleshoot and resolve issues, repair and recover from software failures, and coordinate and communicate with impacted users.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning and resource optimization as required.
• Work with other support groups and vendor support to upgrade and configure systems and related software as required.
• Deploy application changes and enhancements into production.
• Provide regular operational support reports/dashboards on overall system health (based on pre-determined metrics).
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Assist in OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
• Install and configure Java Application Server.
• Deploy Java EE (J2EE) applications.
• Configure Server cluster to support failover and load balancing for applications.
• Install, configure and manage Apache Web Server.
• Automate administration tasks as well as scheduling backup jobs.
• Patch, upgrade and troubleshoot environments.
• Monitor and report the health and usage of these systems.
• Identify backup and recovery needs, develop backup strategies and procedures, perform trial recovery as required.

Practical experience with

• Java Application Server (WebSphere/WebLogic or Tomcat/JBoss admin)
• Performance Tuning
• Apache Web Server
• Linux or UNIX
• Ability to perform SQL queries
• Familiarity with JEE standards and concepts.
• Very good knowledge of OS scripting languages.