[Hiring] Senior Systems Engineer - Middleware and Database Automation Engineer @Ruri Software Technologies LLC

Role Description

The Middleware and Database Automation Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated solutions for middleware and database systems. This position is responsible for streamlining processes, improving system efficiency, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of middleware and database environments. The Automation Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to meet the organization's objectives efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Design and Implementation:
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts, workflows, and tools to automate middleware and database-related tasks.
  • Design and implement automation solutions for middleware provisioning, configuration, scaling, and database management.
• Middleware Administration:
  • Manage middleware platforms, such as application servers, message brokers, and integration technologies.
  • Ensure high availability and fault tolerance by designing and implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms.
• Database Administration:
  • Administer database systems, including installation, configuration, backup, and recovery.
  • Optimize database performance by fine-tuning configurations and queries.
• Scripting and Programming:
  • Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks to develop custom solutions for middleware and database automation.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
  • Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve middleware and database issues.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose performance bottlenecks and system failures.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Implement security measures to protect middleware and database systems.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant data security and privacy regulations.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Maintain detailed documentation of automation processes, configurations, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and promote automation best practices.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and DevOps teams, to align automation efforts with business needs.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide updates on automation projects.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to middleware and database automation.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting technology.
• Proven experience in middleware and database administration.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using languages like Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with middleware technologies (e.g., Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Apache Kafka) and database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Understanding of cloud services and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.