JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Hybrid | Downtown, Toronto
Duration: 6 months
Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Lead Cloud MQ/ACE Specialist to lead in the building and maintenance of Messaging technologies on cloud & distributed platforms such as Microsoft Azure, OpenShift Container Platform, AWS, Linux, AIX, and Tandem (HP)..The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.
Typical Day in role:
- Implement testing, reporting, documentation, and other services, as required
- Configure, Install and Upgrade of IBM MQ/ACE on Azure Kubernetes Service.
- Configure, Install and Upgrade of IBM MQ/ACE on distributed systems.
- Administer the MQ/ACE environments across the servers/pods where the MQ/ACE products exists.
- Automation of certain manual process that are currently handled.
- Involvement in various projects, such as Audit and TSS remediation
- Determining and recommending performance improvements
- Provide L2/L3 support of Messaging technologies, including support to user community
- Primary liaison between the vendor (IBM) and bank for the Messaging technology products
- Maintain a very good understanding of supported technology as well as interfacing technology supported by other areas of bank
- Effectively communicate complex technology subject matter and potential usage possibilities to senior management, peers and application development teams in bank
- Ensure that instances of Messaging technology software is at an optimal release level and being involved, as required, to coordinate/perform upgrades
- Participate in OnCall routine when required
Must-Have Skills:
- Professional with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in I.T. support role
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service (preferred), OpenShift Container Platform, equivalent cloud products. (Years of experience 4-6)
- Experience with Linux, AIX, Windows and Tandem.(Years of experience 4-6)
- Experience with administering/troubleshooting IBM MQ or ACE (Years of experience 4-6)
- Experience in Scripting preferably Shell. (Years of experience 4-6)
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Experience or understanding of IBM MQ, ACE, middleware technologies, and/or design techniques and tools
- Certification on Azure Kubernetes Service
- Ability to script using shell, Python
- Previous platform experience
- Knowledge of domains, IP infrastructure, server operating systems, and domain registration standards, as well as an understanding of IT Standards, Methodologies, and audit requirement
Soft Skills Required:
- Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
- Capability to manage multiple priorities across a number of assignments and prioritize effectively
- Ability to resolve any minor conflicts/issues and escalate to others as appropriate
Education:
- Post-secondary diploma, degree or equivalent
Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.