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*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*
Overview:
We are seeking an IT Middleware Specialist who will support the State of New York on its Eligibility Systems project.
Duties:
- Middleware Administration - Perform Installation, Maintenance, Configuration and monitoring of middleware products within the IES Platform such as Application Servers, Portal Servers, Case Management, Business Process Manager, Business Rules Engine & API Management Products.
- Build high quality API/Integration/Middleware platforms that are highly available and scalable.
- Actively participate in troubleshooting for any technical issues. Perform upgrades and patching to various foundational systems & middleware components.
- Perform and configure Manual & Automated deployments of enterprise applications & configuration files.
- Participate and provide inputs towards capacity planning on compute.
- Create and maintain documentation for all major installations and implementations.
- Explore, actively support and work on new technology initiatives that may be of interest to the organization.
- Provide technical support for IES Program utilizing ITIL-compliant methodologies for the development and delivery of IES Platforms services and solutions.
- Other duties as assigned
Mandatory Qualifications:
- 4- 7 years of experience as a Specialist.
- 5+ years of experience in Middleware administration. Experience must include working with the installation, configuration and support of Middleware products like case management, business process management, messaging and API management products.
- 5+ years of experience with the installation, configuration and administration of IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- 5+ years of Middleware administration and production support of large scale highly available middleware environments.
- 5+ years of experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery practices and automation tools (e.g., GitHub/Jenkins/Artifcatory etc).
- 5+ years of experience with Scripting skills/tools: Unix Shell Scripting, Jython, Maven, Python etc.
- 5+ years of experience in Devops and container technologies like kubernates, docker or openshift platforms.
- 4+ years of experience working with Unix/Linix environments.
- Experience with installation, configuration and Administration of MongoDB.
- Experience with installation, configuration and support of Requirement Management software like Blueprint.
- Experience with installation, configuration and support of Customer Communications tools like Quadient software.
Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Cloud and Things – Talent Management
Notice to Candidates
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How AI Is Used
Our AI tools assist by:
- Analyzing resumes against job requirements
- Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation
- Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Middleware Specialist: 4 years (Required)
- Middleware administration (install, config, & support): 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 12202