Middleware Architect Job in Saint Louis 63101, Missouri US
Thursday, September 30th, 2010The Middleware Architect’s role is to plan, design, build, launch, and manage infrastructure to support high performance and highly efficient information systems and operations systems in support of core organizational functions.
This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate and address opportunities related to application and service hosting, system integration, and application life-cycle management in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.
Strategy & Planning·Lead the planning, design, build, and deployment of new web and SOA infrastructure to host and integrate applications and processes· Develop and manage the roadmap for keeping web and SOA infrastructure under license, in support, feature rich and secure· Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems· Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems· Conduct research on emerging information system architectures and infrastructures, software products, languages, and standards· Develop and manage process for effectively and efficiently deploying applications and system configurations· Develop and evangelize architecture patterns for web applications, web services (SOAP and REST), and batch processes· Stay informed of latest industry and technical developments and provide recommendation for new hardware and software purchasesProject Activities· Oversee project design phases· Guide project teams through the deployment process· Troubleshoot deployment issuesOperational Activities· Perform root cause analysis for application and infrastructure outages and incidents· Maintain and management web server and application server configurationsKnowledge & Experience· Proven experience in the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, systems, or products.
· Understands the key design components of enterprise applications· SOA experience, including the application of emerging SOA trends, technologies & methods· Extensive experience with XML related standards and technologies (Xpath, Xquery, XSD, DTD, XBRL)· Expertise with Web services, SOA,including RESTful, SOAP, WSDL principles· Technically sound with Java, PHP, HTML, .
Net, CSS, Groovy, Ruby, SQL programming languages· Technically sound with network and PC operating systems, including Windows, Redhat Linux, Solaris 10· Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards, including TCP/IP· Extensive experience with middleware software applications including Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle WebLogic, Mule, Apache, TomcatPersonal Attributes· Good project management skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
· Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
· Highly self motivated and directed.
· Keen attention to detail.
· Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
· Strong customer service orientation.
· Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR) is a pure-play international IT outsourcing and software implementation and integration consultancy with superior value-priced services and reliable delivery for both private and government sector clients.
CIBER's services are offered globally on a project- or strategic-staffing basis, in both custom and enterprise resource planning (ERP) package environments, and across all technology platforms, operating systems and infrastructures.
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo., CIBER now serves client businesses from over 40 US offices, 25 European offices and seven offices in Asia/Pacific.
Operating in 18 countries, with more than 8,500 employees and annual revenue of $1.
1 billion, CIBER and its IT specialists continuously build and upgrade clients' systems to "competitive advantage status.
" CIBER is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index.
CIBER, the Reliable Global IT Services Partner.
Please visit us on the web at www.ciber.com. Just as we have built our business on the success of our clients, our continued company growth and achievements are built on the success of our team members.
At CIBER we believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Upon contact, a CIBER Recruiter will discuss our benefits package in more detail as it pertains to your individual needs.
Some highlights of our full benefits package include: paid time off, paid holidays, retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
CIBER, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.