Middleware Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

WebLogic Server Administration:

• Installation, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting of Oracle WebLogic Server.
• Deploy and manage Java-based applications on WebLogic.
• Perform regular health checks, patching, and upgrades for WebLogic environments.

Application Support:

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to deploy and manage banking applications.
• Ensure application uptime and minimize downtime through proactive monitoring and alerting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve WebLogic-related issues in production and non-production environments.

Performance Tuning and Optimization:

• Monitor and analyze the performance of WebLogic and Java applications.
• Implement and configure performance-enhancing measures such as load balancing, clustering, and JVM tuning.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security policies for WebLogic Server, including user authentication, authorization, SSL configurations, and encryption standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements within the banking domain.

Disaster Recovery and High Availability:

• Configure and maintain WebLogic clusters for high availability and failover.
• Implement disaster recovery plans for WebLogic environments and perform regular DR drills.

Log Management and Troubleshooting:

• Analyze logs for system behavior, performance bottlenecks, and errors.
• Work with application developers and DBAs to resolve complex issues affecting WebLogic and applications.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, security, network) to optimize the entire application stack.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, configuration guides, and troubleshooting steps.

Upgrades and Patches:

• Plan, test, and execute WebLogic server upgrades and patches.
• Keep abreast of WebLogic and Java updates, applying them as necessary in a controlled and tested manner.

Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

• Engineering degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is mandatory

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience administering Oracle WebLogic Server in large, production environments, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong experience in deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting Java-based banking applications.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with Oracle WebLogic Server (10.x, 11g, 12c).
• Familiarity with Java, Java EE, JMS, and JDBC.
• Experience with clustering, load balancing, and WebLogic Domain and Server configurations.
• Expertise in shell scripting, automation tools, and monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, AppDynamics, Splunk).
• Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) and web servers (Apache, IIS).
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with ITIL and incident management processes.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with banking applications such as core banking systems, payment processing systems, or financial transaction platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise-grade monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager).
• Experience in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the banking domain (e.g., PCI DSS, SOX).

Working Environment:

• The position may require on-call support and occasional after-hours maintenance.
• Work within a team-oriented environment with collaboration across IT infrastructure, development, and security teams.