Volante Technologies - Middleware Administrator

About the Role : We are looking for an experienced Middleware Administrator to manage, support, and optimize middleware platforms that facilitate communication between enterprise applications and systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, tuning, troubleshooting, and security of middleware technologies that form the backbone of mission-critical enterprise services. This role is crucial for ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of middleware infrastructure used across business applications and platforms. Key Responsibilities : - Install, configure, and maintain middleware software such as WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat, Apache, NGINX, and related components. - Deploy enterprise applications across environments (development, staging, production) in coordination with development and DevOps teams. - Monitor middleware environments to ensure high availability and performance. - Analyze logs and troubleshoot issues related to application servers, connectivity, and performance bottlenecks. - Perform tuning of middleware components, JVMs, and connection pools to optimize resource usage. - Manage patching, upgrades, and lifecycle support for all middleware components. - Coordinate change management activities, perform rollback plans, and ensure minimal downtime during releases. - Configure and manage SSL/TLS certificates, security policies, and user access for middleware systems. - Work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements. - Develop scripts for automation of routine middleware tasks (start/stop servers, log rotation, deployments). - Support integration with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth application releases. - Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams for deployments and troubleshooting. - Create and maintain detailed documentation for middleware architecture, configurations, and procedures. Required Skills and Experience : - 3-7 years of experience in middleware administration in enterprise environments. - Strong hands-on experience with at least two middleware platforms: - Oracle WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Red Hat JBoss, Apache Tomcat, NGINX, etc. - Proficiency in scripting languages like Shell, Bash, Python, or PowerShell. - Solid understanding of JVM tuning, thread/heap management, connection pooling, and load balancing. - Experience with Web Servers, Reverse Proxies, and Application Gateways. - Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, as well as networking fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, ports, etc.). - Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK). - Understanding of HA, clustering, and failover configurations. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: chennai, IN

Posted Date: 4/18/2025