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Infrastructure Middleware Expert
Location: Bothell, WA
Duration: 12 Months
Start: ASAP

Note: This position will be required to participate in 24 x 7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.

OVERVIEW
We are looking for a motivated Infrastructure Middleware Expert with strong analysis skills to independently support Middle Tier Applications running on Tibco, WebLogic, WebSphere, and Oracle Service Bus platforms.

REQUIRED
Bachelors degree in Computer Science/IT related studies or equivalent experience
3-5 years in Application Support for Middleware or comparable systems
WebLogic and either Tibco or Oracle Service Bus installation, configuration and administration
High level understanding of hardware and application platform architecture HP/IBM/SUN Unix/Linux
Strong scripting, design, and automation skills
Display strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Must be self-motivated and able to meet objectives with little or no direct supervision

PREFERRED
3+ years telecommunication industry experience preferred, preferably in infrastructure and/or billing
Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle
Performance tuning for Middleware applications
Programming Languages: SQL, UNIX Shell Scripting, HTML, PERL, PHP, .NET

RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Development, App Support, and DBA teams to resolve all outstanding issues
Work closely with the various Testing, Development and DBA teams to review and coordinate new infra changes including version upgrades
Manage the execution activities for all Infrastructure processes and for supporting the performance tests
Monitor all activities within the Infrastructure Middle Tier modules
Handle escalated issues and provide synopsis/root causes
Report back to Managers about the daily batch execution and issues
Responsible of developing new tools for automation and improving the daily work
Provide senior level support for issue resolution and documentation
Participate in 24 x 7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members