Apache, Automation, CA Workload Automation AE (AutoSys Edition), Computer Security, Configuration Management, Cook Dishes, DNS (Domain Name System), DevOps, High Availability, Identify Issues, JSON, Java, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Memory Hardware, Middleware, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Production Systems, Protective Services, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Patches, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Tomcat, nginx Web Server
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Senior Tomcat Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX - onsite
Duration: 6 months
A Senior Tomcat Engineer, often titled as a Senior Systems Operations Engineer or Middleware Engineer, focuses on designing, installing, configuring, and tuning Apache Tomcat in complex clustered production environments, typically within Linux infrastructures. They ensure high availability, security, and performance optimization, e.g., memory tuning, JVM configuration.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
Administration & Maintenance
Managing large-scale Apache Tomcat installations, including upgrades, patching, and configuration management, e.g., MBean attributes.
Performance Tuning
Optimizing JVM performance, thread pools, and connector settings to maintain service levels.
Security
Conducting vulnerability management, regular security scans, and implementing hardened configurations.
Troubleshooting
Analyzing complex service level issues and identifying root causes in production environments.
Infrastructure Collaboration
Working with DevOps teams to integrate Tomcat with NGINX, Apache HTTPd, or load balancers.
Automation
Using scripting for deployments and routine maintenance.
Role Descriptions
6 years of experience in middleware platforms with specialization in Tomcat build and support activities.
Understanding on Deployment of Tomcat applications in Redhat Openshift container platform.
Flexible to work on a rotational basis, Night shift coverage.
Creating the DNS URLs for all the respective instances.
Creating LB request for NW team for LB creation.
CNAME creation for the DNS.
Good understanding of Chef Json file.
Knowledge with Autosys jobs to setup auto reboot for both Weekly and Monthly for each servers environments.
Y8 Cert creations for DB2.
Make sure all the PSE PROD servers are in Break Glass before Go-Live.
Essential Skills
6 years of experience in middleware platforms with specialization in Tomcat build and support activities.
Understanding on Deployment of Tomcat applications in Redhat Openshift container platform.
Flexible to work on a rotational basis, Night shift coverage.
Creating the DNS URLs for all the respective instances.
Creating LB request for NW team for LB creation.
CNAME creation for the DNS.
Good understanding of Chef Json file.
Knowledge with Autosys jobs to setup auto reboot for both Weekly and Monthly for each servers environments.
Y8 Cert creations for DB2.
Make sure all the PSE PROD servers are in Break Glass before Go-Live.