Middleware Administrator

AU SMALL FINANCE BANK; Jaipur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AU SMALL FINANCE BANK in Jaipur seeks an experienced middleware administrator to manage and maintain the organization’s middleware stack. You will install, configure, and upgrade application servers and web servers, ensuring reliable integration across systems and smooth operation of critical services.

You will monitor performance, apply patches, implement security controls (including SSL), and plan capacity with automation using Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Proficiency in middleware: Tomcat, WebLogic, JBOSS, Apache, IIS, HAProxy.
• Experience on Windows, Linux and UNIX platforms.
• Knowledge of security principles and SSL.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Scripting in Bash, Python or PowerShell.
• Monitoring middleware performance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade middleware components.
• Maintain middleware infrastructure and apply patches.
• Monitor performance and optimize resources.
• Implement security controls for middleware and data.
• Backup and disaster recovery planning.
• Assist developers with integration to middleware.
• Conduct performance testing under varying load.
• Forecast capacity needs for growth.

Skills

Application servers

Web servers

Security concepts

Troubleshooting

Automation scripting

Monitoring

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Windows

Job description

Job Role: As a middleware administrator, your primary responsibility would be to manage and maintain the middleware infrastructure of an organization. This includes installing, configuring, and upgrading middleware software components, such as application servers, web servers.

• Installation and Configuration: Installing and configuring middleware software components, such as application servers, web servers, message brokers, and integration platforms.
• Maintenance and Upgrades: Ensuring the middleware infrastructure is up-to-date by applying patches and upgrades to the middleware software.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitoring the performance of middleware systems, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing system resources for efficient operation.
• Security Management: Implementing security measures to protect middleware systems, data, and applications from unauthorized access and potential threats.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Creating and managing data backups to ensure data integrity and developing disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime in case of system failures.
• Integration Support: Assisting application developers in integrating their software with middleware components and ensuring seamless communication between different systems.
• Performance Testing: Conducting performance testing to evaluate the scalability and reliability of middleware systems under different load conditions.
• Capacity Planning: Forecasting future resource needs and capacity requirements for middleware systems based on business growth and usage patterns.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Ø Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Ø Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in middleware technologies such as application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat, Weblogic, JBOSS ), web servers (e.g., Apache HTTP Server, OHS, IIS, HAProxy), and OEM
• Ø Operating Systems: Familiarity with various operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and UNIX, as middleware often runs on these platforms
• Ø Security: Knowledge of security principles and best practices to implement access controls, SSL encryption, and protect middleware components from potential threats
• Ø Troubleshooting Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve middleware-related issues efficiently
• Ø Scripting and Automation: Knowledge on scripting languages like Bash, Python, or PowerShell to automate routine tasks and streamline administrative processes
• Ø Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring tools and techniques to track middleware performance and proactively address potential problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud-Experience : Familiarity with cloud-based middleware solutions and ability to deploy and manage.
• DevOps Knowledge : Tools like Docker & Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of middleware components.
• Performance Tuning Expertise : Proven track record in performance tuning and optimization of middleware systems to achieve HA and responsiveness.
• Vendor Relationships : Experience in managing vendor relationships and engaging with middleware software providers for support and issue resolution.