Job Description

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Job Details

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We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Middleware Administrator to join our team. In this role, you


will design, implement, and maintain middleware platforms that enable seamless integration and


communication between software applications and systems. You'll play a vital part in ensuring the


reliability, security, and performance of critical business systems while collaborating with crossfunctional teams and driving automation and optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Expertise Hands-on expertise with middleware systems such as IBM WebSphere, Tomcat Middleware Deployment & Administration Spearhead the installation, configuration, and
lifecycle management of middleware platforms across development, testing, and


production environments.


Performance Optimization & Monitoring Continuously monitor middleware environments,
identify performance bottlenecks, and implement advanced performance tuning strategies


to ensure systems run at peak e?iciency.

Patch Management & Upgrades Oversee timely application of patches, software
upgrades, and security vulnerability remediation to keep systems up-to-date and resilient.


Automation & Scripting Transform repetitive tasks into seamless processes through
scripting (e.g., Bash, WLST) and automation tools like Jenkins. Build CI/CD pipelines to


enhance deployment e?iciency and consistency.

Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve intricate middleware issues related to
performance, integration, server stability, and resource utilization. Conduct in-depth root


cause analysis and provide robust solutions.


Security Administration Safeguard middleware platforms by implementing and managing
security configurations, including SSL/TLS certificates. Ensure full compliance with security policies and audit requirements.


Disaster Recovery & Capacity Planning Design and execute disaster recovery strategies to
ensure uninterrupted business operations. Collaborate on capacity planning to align


middleware capabilities with business growth.


Documentation & Best Practices Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation
for middleware configurations, operational procedures, and best practices to ensure


knowledge sharing and system reliability.


Networking and Infrastructure Good Understanding in networking and infrastructure
concepts to be successful in supporting as middleware administrator.


Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with software developers, network engineers, and
security teams to deliver integrated, secure, and high-performing application ecosystems.


Rotation On call support (24/7) rotation. Shift Ready to work morning or afternoon shifts

Key Skills & Qualifications

Education bachelor's or master's in computer science or equivalent education.

Middleware Platforms

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8+ years of strong experience with web servers (e.g., Apache, IIS,
IBM HTTP) and application servers (e.g., WebSphere, Tomcat).

Operating Systems

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5+ years of Strong administration skills in UNIX/Linux (RHEL, SLES)
and Windows environments.

Scripting

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Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, SH or python.

Soft Skills

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Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills are essential for e?ective collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Addon-Skill

Skills in Oracle ORDS will be preferred.

Troubleshooting

: Ability to analyze log files, thread dumps, and heap dumps to debug


application errors and performance problems.

Networking and Infrastructure

Good understanding of high-level networking and IT


infrastructure concepts


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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:


Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Certifications:

Salesforce Certified Administrator Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Microsoft Certified IT Professional ITIL, ITSM Certifications

WORK EXPERIENCE:


2+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in application support or system/application/database administration.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Behavioral Skills:

Critical Thinking Detail Oriented Interpersonal Communication Learning Agility Problem Solving Time Management

Technical Skills:

Identity & Access Management Database Administration IT Support like Software & Hardware Installation, Troubleshooting Software Validation Systems Integration IT Regulatory Compliance like SOX Compliance

Tools Knowledge:

Software Configuration Management Tools like Ansible, Puppet Citrix technologies like XenDesktop, XenApp, XenServer Operating Systems & Servers like Windows, Linux, Citrix, IBM, Oracle, SQL Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems like Sage, ASW, SAP Software like Case Management System, HR Information Systems, Kronos(Timekeeping Software), PHS Health and Safety Management System Java Frameworks like JDBC, Spring, ORM Solutions, JPA, JEE, JMS, Gradle, Object Oriented Design Microsoft Office Suite Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Software Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems like Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud Internet Protocols like DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, Easy DNS, No IP

What Cencora offers

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Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.


Full time

Affiliated Companies

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Affiliated Companies: CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.


The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.


Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned