DevOps Middleware Specialist

We are looking for a DevOps Middleware Engineer for a team of motivated, enthusiastic and committed colleagues who always take the time to look at complex issues from all sides, who together master the challenges of day-to-day business, and who make the job of "running the bank" in Avaloq a success.
On our way to the cloud, we are providing an ever-increasing range of microservices to best combine availability and scalability.

Your key tasks

Infrastructure, Cloud & Automation

• Define and deploy infrastructure components in Terraform for Oracle (OCI).
• Manage containers on OpenShift (OCP) or Kubernetes clusters (provisioning, scaling, upgrades, networking, security, observability).
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines for scalable, predictable deployments.
• Use modern technologies to continuously improve and automate system operations.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain systems required to deliver Avaloq services.

Middleware & Application Servers

• Administer and configure middleware components.
• Administer and configure web application servers and J2EE application servers (JBoss, WebLogic, Tomcat).
• Perform middleware refreshment, patching, and full lifecycle maintenance.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and administration of enterprise applications.

Operations, Reliability & ITSM

• Participate in ITSM processes:
  performance, service, change, asset, incident, and problem management.
• Manage L2/L3 tickets in collaboration with strategic 3rd‑party suppliers.
• Participate in 7×24 on‑call rotation, including early/late shifts.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex technical issues across middleware, cloud, and infrastructure layers.

Automation, Scripting & Documentation

• Develop automation and monitoring scripts.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with specialists from multiple domains to support cross‑area activities.

Messaging & Integration

• Work with queues and message exchange mechanisms (JMS‑style or equivalent).
• (Nice to have) Experience with IBM MQ.

• Degree in Computer Science or IT, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong Linux knowledge (Windows is a plus).
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, peering, hub & spoke).
• Experience with at least one cloud provider (Oracle preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Git (IaC).
• Strong CI/CD background: Jenkins, GitHub, CloudInit.
• Basic understanding of software development.
• Experience analyzing technical problems and automating recurring tasks.
• Experience with J2EE servers (JBoss, WebLogic, Tomcat).
• Secure Data Transfer expertise (SFTP, queue management).
• Knowledge of SSL and digital certificates.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, customer focus, and a positive attitude.
• Strong proficiency in English communication