Job Title: Middleware Engineer with OpenShift Experience:
Location: NC - Onsite
We are seeking a talented Middleware Engineer with expertise in OpenShift to join our team. As a Middleware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining middleware solutions, with a focus on IBM MQ, WMB/IIB/ACE, and OpenShift. Your experience and knowledge in these technologies will contribute to the success of our projects.
Primary Skills:
Experience in WMQ/IBM MQ, including MQ clustering, Gateway connections, and client connections to queue managers.
Strong proficiency in WMB 8, IIB 10, and ACE 12.
Hands-on experience in MQ/IIB migration projects.
Experience in migrating workload from Middleware WMB to OpenShift.
Solid working experience in WMB and OpenShift.
Proficiency in deploying IBM Cloud Pak for Integration over RedHat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).
Good knowledge of Linux Containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and deployment of containerized applications/microservices architectures.
Good to have:
Knowledge of CI/CD methodology and tooling, such as Jenkins and Harness.
Experience with system configuration tools like Ansible and Chef.
Cluster maintenance and administration experience on OpenShift and Kubernetes.
Development and maintenance of OpenShift and Kubernetes orchestral container platforms in operational condition.
Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis and produce reports for critical issues.
Experience in OpenShift implementation, administration, and support.
Strong knowledge and experience in RHEL Linux.
Ability to manage OpenShift Management Components and Tenants.
Participate as part of a technical team responsible for the overall support and management of the OpenShift Container Platform.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in middleware engineering, with a focus on IBM MQ, WMB/IIB/ACE, and OpenShift.
Strong understanding of MQ clustering, Gateway connections, and client connections to queue managers.
Hands-on experience in WMB 8, IIB 10, and ACE 12.
Experience in workload migration from Middleware WMB to OpenShift.
Proficiency in deploying IBM Cloud Pak for Integration over RedHat OpenShift Container Platform.
Knowledge of Linux Containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and containerized applications/microservices architectures.
Familiarity with CI/CD methodology and tools like Jenkins and Harness.
Experience with system configuration tools such as Ansible and Chef.
Cluster maintenance and administration experience on OpenShift and Kubernetes.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.