Middleware Engineer (WAS Expert | Banking)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Middleware Engineer specializing in WebSphere Application Server (WAS). The successful candidate will provide expert support, ensure the reliability and performance of WAS, troubleshoot issues, and engage in DevOps activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 5-8 years of experience with middleware tech, and familiarity with tools like Docker and Jenkins. The role requires rotational support and can lead to a permanent position based on performance.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience with middleware technologies, especially IBM WebSphere Application Server.
• Familiarity with other middleware platforms such as JBoss, Wildfly, Tomcat, and Apache Kafka.
• Knowledge of ITIL Service Management framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and operations for WebSphere Application Server.
• Ensure reliability, availability, and performance of WAS environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to WAS.

Skills

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)

Linux

Unix

Windows

Java

Shell scripting

Python

PowerShell

Nagios

ServiceNow

Ansible

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Jenkins

Job description

About the job Middleware Engineer (WAS Expert | Banking)

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support and operations for WebSphere Application Server (WAS) alongside other middleware platforms like JBoss/Wildfly, Tomcat, Jetty, IIS, and MQ Series.
• Ensure reliability, availability, and performance of WAS environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, problems, and service requests related to WAS and middleware services.
• Collaborate with development, project, and business teams to deliver integration and migration project goals.
• Drive continuous improvements in middleware operations using automation and performance tuning.
• Participate in DevOps activities including CI/CD pipelines, continuous monitoring, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain documentation and workflows related to WAS and middleware platforms.
• Engage in on-call support rotation and shift work as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of hands‑on experience with middleware technologies, especially IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS).
• Familiarity with other middleware platforms such as JBoss, Wildfly, Tomcat, Apache Kafka, and container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Proficient with Linux, Unix, and/or Windows operating systems.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, ServiceNow, Geneos) and scripting languages (Java, Shell, Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of ITIL Service Management framework (Incident, Problem, Change).
• Experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Git) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, customer‑focused mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in banking or financial services sector is advantageous.

Additional info:

• This role is offered on a yearly renewable contract basis, with the potential for permanent employment based on performance.
• Able to support rotational shift scheduled based on duty roaster (Paris and/or New York and/or Asia time zone).
• Able to provide on‑call support during non‑business hours/and or on weekends.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Yingying at [e-mail]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Lai Yingying | Registration No: R1110239

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