Pathfinder Application Technology Deployment Specialist 

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Deployment Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the implementation, upgrade, and deployment of INGENIUM/PathFinder and other JAVA-based applications for our clients. This role requires a strong technical background in web technologies, application servers, and middleware products. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, administration, and support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards. 

Job function and responsibilities: 

• Supports development and various SDLC phases of Pathfinder application implementation, and upgrades. 

• Have a good knowledge of deployment of INGENIUM/PathFinder and other JAVA based applications for clients. 

• Works within client’s prescribed project implementation methodology and follows applicable standards.  

• Provide administration and technical support for web technology during the design, development, testing, and implementation of business applications. 

• Administer the WebSphere Application Server, including authentication, authorization, and application deployment. 

• Perform problem determination, performance tuning, and monitoring of the production environment. 

• Understand and advise on SOA and ESB architecture and best practices. 

• Lead targeted evaluation efforts of new technology products, such as pilot and proof-of-concept. 

• Manage ongoing security requirements for WebSphere Application Server. 

• Research and correct security scan report issues related to middleware products. 

• Provide statistics and reports on the operation of WebSphere and systems as required by the group. 

• Create and maintain documentation and diagrams to support the management of the Web server and WebSphere environment. 

• Provide statistics and reports on the operation of WebSphere and systems as required by group.  

• Research and correct security scan report issues related to middleware products.  

• Creates test scenarios and performs unit testing of programming changes.  

• Maintains a solid understanding of technical environments for web applications keeping abreast of new functions and changes that may impact the physical implementation.  

• Makes recommendations to the development team to meet platform / technical and functional requirements. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. 

• Experience of Pathfinder upgrade is must. 

• Experience of Pathfinder/Ingenium deployment is must. 

• Extensive experience in deploying and optimizing applications to WebSphere and other application servers. 

• Strong technical expertise in web technologies, application servers, and middleware products. 

• Proficiency in administration and technical support for WebSphere Application Server. 

• Knowledge of SOA and ESB architecture and best practices. 

• Experience with AAPI level development, including Web Services. 

• Proven ability to lead evaluation efforts of new technology products and resolve programming problems. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Experience or know how of IBM WebSphere Administration or other Application Servers  

• Platform experience on UNIX and Windows 

• Good to have Experience with DXC IP INGENIUM. 

• Java EE and Web development experience is required.  

• Java, JSP, HTML, REST Services, SOAP Services, JDBC, Eclipse, Application Server (Tomcat, JBOSS, WebSphere), ANT, MAVEN​ 

• Proficiency in Java, XML, HTML, JSP, JavaScript and CSS is must. 

• Knowledge of COBOL is an asset. 

Other Qualifications: 
• Advanced degree in a related field is a plus 
• Relevant certifications or training a plus