Applications Support - Java Middleware

The Applications Support position is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming and support activities.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in Java/JEE Middleware application support using messaging protocols like ActiveMQ, IBM MQ
• Experience Application performance analysis, debugging, Understanding of Linux and Oracle DB systems and monitoring tools.
• Good knowledge of SWIFT protocols and interface implementation.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in messaging, middleware technologies such as IBM MQ preferably in ISO20022 payments domain.
• Should be able to provide solution to team for technical issues. 
• Good knowledge of SWIFT protocols and interface implementation.
• Knowledge of SWIFT Fileact, Interact, FIN/MT messages and ISO20022 formats.
• Experience in working with large set-up and businesses globally will be an advantage
• Partner with all downstream applications effectively so that any changes could be communicated to them on time and are well tested.
• Be 100% hands on in technology like unix , shell scripting , python, MQ.
• Build strong relationships with partners, team members and all stakeholders.
• Report status in concise way to all the stakeholders of global financial messaging team at predefined frequency.
• Keep track of projects, programs, release’s (deliveries) and keep statuses aligned with stockholder’s requirement / deadlines
• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyse complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4+  years of experience in messaging, middleware technologies such as IBM MQ preferably in ISO20022 payments domain.
• Knowledge of SWIFT Fileact, Interact, FIN/MT messages and ISO20022 formats.
• Experience in working with large set-up and businesses globally will be an advantage
• Experience in Java, database.
• Partner with all downstream applications effectively so that any changes could be communicated to them on time and are well tested.
• Build strong relationships with partners, team members and all stakeholders.
• Report status in concise way to all the stakeholders of global financial messaging team at predefined frequency.
• Keep track of projects, programs, release’s (deliveries) and keep statuses aligned with stockholder’s requirement / deadlines.
• Exposure to Oracle SQL, procedures etc.
• Experience in WebSphere application server, application deployment, monitoring, etc.
• Exposure to frameworks likes Struts, Spring, Spring Boot, Web Services, JUNIT, Mockito, Ant, Gradle and Maven, bitbucket, Teamcity
• Exposure on building Dev-OPS pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience Agile methodology

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (in science, computers, information technology or engineering) or MCA/MCS

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.