What are the responsibilities and job description for the ActiveMQ Middleware Systems Engineer position at iTech AG?
OVERVIEW:
iTech AG is looking for an MQ / Middleware Systems Engineer to provide key input and support into technical designs for various projects for our Federal Government customer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Report to MQ/Middleware Task Lead
- Provide 24x7x365 via an on-call rotation for integration support for all Middleware components (including networking) and supported applications interfaces, including but not limited to IBM MQ/ThirdParty MQ (Apache ActiveMQ / Kafka), IBM MQ IPT, IBM AppConnect support products (commercial-off-the-shelf, proprietary, and OpenSource)
- Support configuration queue managers and brokers
- Support efforts to automate operation and maintenance functions
- Support patching and maintenance
- Supporting Application team troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Engaging Vendor as required for technical support
- Maintain the status of all tasks and projects in Jira and/or ServiceNow
- Provide on-call incident and change request support according to the approved process/procedures, coordinating with Enterprise Operations Center (EOC) incident management staff, application owners, and technical SMEs as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 to 10 years of experience in Messaging Queuing
- 5 years’ experience in Message Queuing (e.g. IBM MQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka, etc.) configuration and maintenance
- 5 years’ experience providing incident, problem, and change management support for 24x7 infrastructure operations
- 5 years’ experience in-depth experience of working in a 2nd/3rd line IT support or project delivery environment
- 5 years’ experience within Middleware, JAVA, or related technology
- 2 years’ knowledge of programming languages (e.g. JAVA, C, C , and/or similar products)
- 1 years’ experience with scripting and automation (Bash Shell, Korn Shell, Windows Batch, Etc.)
- XML Configuration and layout working knowledge
- JSON Configuration and layout working knowledge
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) can be substituted with an additional 4 years of related experience
CLEARANCE:
- Pursuant to a government contract, US Citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.