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Solution Architect II

Req. Number: 385523

Responsibilities

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RBS Citizens’ Technology Services America division is looking for a talented and highly motivated individual for a Senior MQ, Message Broker, Datapower Administrator to support the Middleware projects.

Primary Function:

The Senior MQ, Message Broker and Datapower Administrator will be responsible for the Design, Customization, Implementation and support of robust, secure, scalable Middleware systems on AIX, Linux, Solaris and Windows platforms. This position also has potential for leadership role in the team and manage MQ, Message Broker and Datapower Administrators under them.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Integrate simple to moderately complex MQ, Message Broker, Datapower Java/JEE, WebServices applications into DEV, QA and Production environments. These applications can be a combination of in-house developed applications or vendor-delivered applications. Typical application deployment to include MQ Message Broker install, queue configuration, Datapower configuration, broker configuration, EAR and BAR file deployment, database connectivity, and troubleshooting.

Provide PROD On-Call support for applications once they go-live.

Has input into department policies and procedures

Maintains status of project responsibilities

Facilitates in planning, estimating, and reviewing tasks for application based activities

Able to review requirements and evaluate risks/benefits for a low to moderate impact project

Able to prepare implementation plan and contingency plan for supported applications for low to moderate impact projects

Must participate actively in weekly project meetings and provide input/task updates to project team.

Able to develop a mid-size project plan with low to moderate impact projects using standard project management software

Identifies risk areas and implements preventative measures

Provides technical supervision on small projects.

Able to work across functional teams to achieve group goals.

Identifies and resolves technical issues and communicates to the team

Helps to define objectives for the team, working well with CSG teams and external group teams

Enhances team productivity by helping others

Formulate and enforce application deployment and integration standards

Writes conclusive e-mails when resolving issues with the user community.

Writes comprehensive DAD documents.

On occasion, addresses a small group on a technical subject or presents a demonstration of a system. On occasion, runs a project level meeting.

Addresses and resolves routine issues (contact/escalate to vendor through Helpdesk or agreed upon problem resolution methodology). Coordinates activities with vendor personnel (vendor presentations, site visits, prepare for installations, etc.) . Uses fact finding techniques and analytic tools to identify problems. Takes a systematic approach to problem solving

Looks beneath the surface to identify root cause. Recognizes the need to escalate problems to a higher level.

Delivers the performance that colleagues require. Takes personal ownership for problems, and follows through to ensure that solutions meet needs. Effectively documents solutions. Ensures knowledge transfer to work group/project peers

Qualifications

The Senior MQ, Message Broker, Datapower Administrator should have the following qualifications:

Typical Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Typical Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years experience

Technical:

Solid understanding of the following technologies: WebSphere MQ 6.0, WebSphere MQ 7.0, Message Broker 6.0, Message Broker 6.1, Message Broker 7.0, Datapower XI50, Message Broker Toolkit, SSL, AIX, Linux, Solaris, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP Professional, FTP, SMTP, Version management – PVCS, CVS, VSS.

A firm understanding of web application coding utilizing Java, JEE, and WebServices.

Experience with PERL, UNIX Shell Scripting, JACL/Jython and Python, VB Scripting.

Strong experience with connectivity issues related to Microsoft SQL, Oracle, DB2 databases and the ability to understand complex SQL Stored Procedures.

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Tools.

Expertise with full software development life cycle including functional & technical specification, documentation, QA processes, source control, maintenance and deployments.

Experienced in MQ, Message Broker Installation, configuration, upgrades

Experienced in queue cluster set up, configuration and management, configuring data sources, repositories, system and server log analysis and trouble shooting, performance tuning, security management, DQE and MQ cluster configuration, MQ Error log and FDC analysis and troubleshooting, Security management (including SSL), Message Broker Flow Deployments, EAR and BAR file deployments.

Must have a firm understanding of concepts and technologies such as SOA, Messaging, Transformation Engines, Web Services, and Data Integration techniques.

Experience with a testing tools such as RFHUTIL, JUnit, Load Runner, SOAP UI, and XMLSPY.

DataPower Appliance Administration is required.

WSRR knowledge is an add-on plus.

Experience with high availability solutions such as hardware load balancers, content switching, application clustering, and Oracle RAC is a plus.

Experience with Web Services, SOAP and XML

Experience with build and deployment automation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to mentor others.

Background in financial services or banking environment, and familiarity with regulatory and technology risk requirements preferred

Knowledge:

Full life-cycle implementation experience (requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing).

Experience with the setup, management, security, and optimization of IBM MQ and IBM Message Broker on AIX, LINUX, Windows servers.

Good understanding of RDBMS systems such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1/7.0 Administration skills is an add on plus.

HTTP WebServer Administration is also an add on plus.

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of RBS Citizens, N.A. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

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