Middleware Specialist

CQ Search Group Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Middleware Specialist for a hybrid remote contract in Calgary. This role involves engaging in root-cause analysis, implementing solutions, and supporting middleware technologies. You will contribute to platform maintenance, manage configurations, and ensure service levels are met. Ideal candidates will possess strong middleware experience, particularly with OpenShift and Azure technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact on essential IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Middleware experience in a multifunctional setting.
• Strong skills in OpenShift, Azure ARO, and Linux/Unix administration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in root-cause analysis and implement solutions for middleware issues.
• Provide operational support for middleware technologies and infrastructure.

Skills

Middleware experience

Organizational skills

OpenShift version 4.x

Azure ARO

IBM DataPower

IBM DataStage

JBOSS

IBM WebSphere Portal

Linux/Unix administration

Tools

Oracle WebLogic Application Server

Oracle Fusion middleware

Oracle Internet Directory

SOA Suite

IBM MQ

J2EE application server

Job description

Our client in Calgary, a crown corporation in the public sector, has a 3-year hybrid remote contract opportunity for a Middleware Specialist.

Description:

1. Participate in root-cause analysis; develop and implement permanent solutions to problems; and establish mechanisms to monitor, track and report on service levels using metrics, restore services as soon as possible.
2. Contribute to all middleware initiatives required for platform maintenance and evolution.
3. Implement configuration management for middleware infrastructure.
4. Identify causes and implement solutions to more complex/uncommon business problems in a multifunctional setting, assessing, and communicating issues of technology impact on the functional/corporate level.
5. Participate in the installation and configuration of middleware technologies.
6. Deliver results under limited supervision and follow a general work plan, check progress, report deviations, identify issues and seek guidance as appropriate.
7. Provide operational support for the Middle tier environment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

A minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience with some of the following qualifications and skills:

• Demonstrated Middleware experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize effectively.
• Demonstrated experience of OpenShift version 4.x.
• Demonstrated experience of Azure ARO, AKS.
• Demonstrated experience with IBM DataPower, IBM DataStage, and/or JBOSS.
• Demonstrated experience with IBM WebSphere Portal.
• Demonstrated experience in Linux/Unix administration.

Additional Qualifications

The following will also be considered:

• Demonstrated experience with Oracle WebLogic Application Server (version 12.2 or higher in standard and clustered mode).
• Demonstrated experience in installation and configuration of Oracle Fusion middleware, Oracle Internet Directory, and SOA Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with IBM MQ.
• Demonstrated experience working with J2EE application server such as IBM WebSphere or Redhat JBoss EAP.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development