WebSphere/ Middleware Consultant:: Austin, TX (Remote)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, AgreeYa Solutions, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!WebSphere/ Middleware ConsultantAustin, TX (Remote)Job Description:Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.Additional job details and special considerations:The role includes being a member of the team that is the focal point for all Middleware activities between TIERS Operations management and Social Services Applications. The role also provides the coordination for all TIERS Releases and Maintenance schedules with respect to Middleware servers and the applications that those server host. When issues arise within the TIERS operational ecosystem, the role asses problems, communicates up to management, and leads the effort of all required fixes. From an architecture standpoint, the role will advise on any technical implementation, schedules, automation, and division of labor within the Middleware Team. The role performs work related to supporting the core TIERS applications on-premise and those which will be migrated and hosted on AWS Cloud Services. The role works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The role collaborates across teams under the direction of the Director of TIERS Operations.Candidate Skills And QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.Years Required/Preferred Experience5 Required Install, deploy, configure, and administrate WebSphere ND clusters/cells on Red Hat Enterprise Linux; with upgrades, patches, and fixes as required by project deadlines.5 Required Experience tuning large complex Java based web applications in a Service Oriented Architecture.5 Required Experience troubleshooting large complex Java based web applications in a Service Oriented Architecture.5 Required Knowledge and application of DevOps and CI/CD methodologies; with experience automating one or more stages of the DevOps infinity loop model.4 Required Experience creating pipelines in Jenkins to automate WebSphere Application Server configurations.4 Required Experience creating Red Hat Ansible Platform playbooks to automate WebSphere Application Server installations and deployments.4 Required Experience with different scripting methodologies - UNIX, Python, YAML, JSON4 Required Knowledgeable of Java and all phases of the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle).4 Required Use of Application Performance Management tools such as DynaTrace and Splunk3 Preferred Experience With IBM Business Automation Workflow2 Preferred Experience with IBM Operational Decision Manager1 Preferred Experience With IBM DataPower1 Preferred Experience with Adobe Experience Manager1 Preferred Experience With AWS Solution Architecture And ManagementWebSphere/ Middleware Consultant:: Austin, TX (Remote)