Application Infrastructure and Middleware Specialist

Job Description: Application Infrastructure& Middleware Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Infrastructure & Middleware Specialist to manage, optimize, and support enterprise‑level application platforms across complex, multi‑tier environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in middleware technologies, CI/CD automation, monitoring, cloud platforms, and security components, with hands‑on experience supporting mission‑critical applications in large enterprise or banking environments.

Key Responsibilities

·         Manage and support middleware platforms and application servers across production andnon‑production environments

·         Perform deployments, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting of enterpriseapplications

·         Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, deployment, and releaseprocesses

·         Monitor application and infrastructure performance using enterprise observability tools

·         Collaboratewith cross‑functional teams including development, QA, security, and operations

·         Manage certificates, firewalls, and security configurations for application environments

·         Support cloud‑based and hybrid infrastructure components

·         Perform root cause analysis, incident resolution, and preventive maintenance

·         Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for application infrastructure

Required Skills & Expertise

Middleware &Application Servers

·         IBMWebSphere Application Server

·         WebLogic

·         JBoss

·         Tomcat

·         ApacheHTTP Server

·         Nginx

·         IIS

DevOps & CI/CD

·         Jenkins

·         GitLabCI

·         XLDeploy

·         OpenShift

·         Docker

·         Kubernetes

Monitoring &Observability

·         Dynatrace

·         PRTG

·         Splunk

·         AppManager

·         Genesis

ITSM / Workflow Tools

·         JIRA

·         ServiceNow

·         Tracker

Security &Networking

·         F5

·         Beeware/ DenyAll

·         Certificate& Keystore Management

Messaging &Integration

·         IBMMQ Appliance

·         VHI

Diagnostics &Performance Tools

·         IBM Thread Analyzer

·         IBM Heap Dump Analyzer

Virtualization

·         VMware vSphere

Cloud Platforms

·         AWS

·         Azure

Databases

·         MS‑SQL

·         SSMS

·         PosgreSql/MongoDB

Operating Systems

·         Linux/ Unix

·         Windows

Digital Banking &Mobile Ecosystem (Preferred)

·         Apple Developer Program

·         GooglePlay Console

·         GoogleDeveloper Console

·         Firebase

·         HIDActive Server

·         WSO2

Preferred Experience

·         Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated environments

·         Exposureto high‑availability, disaster recovery, and performance‑critical systems

·         Strong understanding of application security, compliance, and access control

·         Ability to work in fast‑paced, production‑driven environments

Soft Skills

·         Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

·         Excellent communication and stakeholder management

·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively