RQ09254 - Middleware Specialist - Senior - Jobs in Toronto

Job Description

DescriptionResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:

• Provide planning, consulting, technical analysis, design, deployment, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, upgrades and daily support of middleware products

General Skills:

• Experience with web and applications tier servers
• Experience with message brokers
• Experience with messaging services
• Experience with adapters
• Experience with development framework/technologies
• Experience in middleware software installation, configuration, tuning, system optimization and administration, as well as experience with application development
• Experience with change management and release management as processes supporting the implementation of large applications
• Experience with incident and problem management processes
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Experience producing design artefacts, code, configurations, scripts, and test cases
• Ability to analyze the results from functional, security, load-and-stress testing and resolve reported issues
• Ability to analyze and solve data integrity, security, configuration and recovery issues
• Assess and test Change Requests (CRQ) with technical content and updating as necessary
• Ability to participate in release promotions/implementations
• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Experience on application monitoring and support
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and
• Knowledge of portal services
• Knowledge of GO-PKI Security or similar public/private key Infrastructure
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Experience conducting system and application monitoring and performance and data integrity in accordance with ITIL standards
• Experience sustaining large application implementations based on the following technology products:
  • Windows Internet Information Server (IIS)
  • IBM HTTP Server, Apache
  • IBM WebSphere
  • IBM Cognos Analytics
  • IBM Business Automation Workflow
  • Oracle Database 19c (and later)
  • Oracle Director Server Enterprise Edition
  • Oracle Siebel
  • Oracle Identity Manager / Oracle Internet Directory
  • Oracle Analytics Server
  • Oracle Intelligent Advisor
  • Informatica PowerCentre
  • CTRL-M Workload Automation
  • Nagios, Prometheus, DynaTrace, Grafana, SiteScope and other monitoring tools
  • ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana
  • Solaris, Windows, AIX and Linux (e.g., Red Hat Ent Linux)

NOTEExtension/Amendment Attestation: Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. These resources will be acquired through the IT Source Resource Pool or VOR Competitive arrangement #Tender_12075 Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources and/or Successor VOR for services all ending April 5, 2026. VOR #Tender_12075 terminates April 5, 2026.Assignment Type: This position is currently listed asquot;Hybrid quot; as consultants may be required to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Manager #39;s discretion.SkillsExperience and Skill Set RequirementsTechnical Skills· 8+ years experience with COTS based Business Automation and Case Management solutions (ie: IBM Cloud Pack for Business Automation)· 8+ years experience with business process management and case management automation software suites· 7+ years experience in Java based development utilizing a combination of WebSphere, JDBC, Oracle, DB2, DataPower and associated Web technologies including JavaScript and JSP· 5+ years experience in integration of Open Source Software (OSS) products into new and existing systems· Experience in development and design of new mid-tier applications or enhancement to existing ones in a DevOPS focused environment· Preparation of automated deployment builds (Jenkins)· Experience in structured, agile and DevOp methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.· Experience with one or more platforms, including the operating system, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways· Experience developing or maintaining large scale IT systems, including high-volume public facing programs· Development and design of new programs or enhancements to existing ones· Integration of service APIs and micro-services to existing or new web services.· Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and to design structured programs that efficiently satisfy these requirements· Ability to write programs that are modular, well-structured, and easy to maintain· Demonstrated success writing system design and implementation documents· Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases (DB2, Oracle, MS-SQL)· Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit-testing of programs· Preparation of implementation plans and promotion of modules· Participate in business requirements walkthroughs· Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs· Conduct/participate in testing walkthroughs50%Analytical Skills· Analysis of business requirement documents and liaison with clients· Experience adopting and adhering to unified I amp;IT project management methodologies (waterfall, agile and DevOps) enterprise architecture and gating frameworks, and standard systems development methodologies.· Respond to client queries and troubleshooting of production incidents with proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience35%Communications Skills· Strong verbal and written communications skills.· Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills.· Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders.· A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.· Demonstrated success in working productively with business clients, developers, and technical specialists such as DBAs, web administrators, etc.15%Must-haves:8+ years experience with COTS based Business Automation and Case Management solutions (ie: IBM Cloud Pack for Business Automation)8+ years experience with business process management and case management automation software suitesExperience in structured, agile and DevOp methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.Integration of service APIs and micro-services to existing or new web services.