Application architect

Location : Riyadh, Ksa Nationality : Any Notice Period : Only Immediate joiners OR not longer than 30 days’ Notice Period Experience : 6-8 Years Employment Type : Full-Time Job role / Specialty : Application Architect – Cloud Applications Journeyman Required skills : Primary: IBM Web Sphere Application Server (WAS) Secondary: IBM MQ Primary skills : We are looking for a skilled WAS Administrator with proven experience in WAS v9.0.5.x and specifically in v9.0.5.17 or later who will be responsible for: Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Web Sphere Application Server, IBM HTTP Server, and related components Deployment of Java EE applications, configure resources (JDBC, JMS), and manage JVM tuning. Monitoring of system performance, tuning Web Sphere runtime, and maintain high availability. Diagnosis and resolution of server, application, and connectivity issues using logs and admin tools. Configuration of security roles, SSL, permissions, and enforce compliance Development and maintenance of backup, recovery, and failover strategies Apply patches, fix packs, and version upgrades Create scripts (Jython, Python, Bash, Power Shell) to automate routine tasks Maintain procedures, architecture diagrams, and troubleshooting guides The ideal candidate should have the following: Understanding of servlets, EJBs, JSP, JDBC, JMS, JNDI, JTA, JAAS Experience with Linux, UNIX, Windows Server. Knowledge of TCP/IP, SSL, firewalls, load balancing Familiarity with IHS, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat, MQ. Certification – IBM Certified System Administrator – WAS ND 5+ years administering Web Sphere Application Server environments. Experience with clustering, load balancing, and high-availability architectures. Hands-on experience with production deployments, production support and performance tuning Secondary skills : The candidate should also have secondary expertise in IBM MQ to handle the following: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ queue managers, channels, listeners, and MQ objects across distributed systems Design and manage queue manager networks, clustering, and distributed queue management. Monitor queue depth, performance, and message flow; resolve connectivity, delivery, and system errors Identify bottlenecks, tune MQ parameters, and integrate monitoring tools such as App Dynamics or Dynatrace Implement SSL/TLS, authentication, authorization, and secure messaging protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S). Develop backup strategies, DR plans, and ensure high-availability configurations (RDQM, DRBD) Plan and execute MQ upgrades, apply patches, and migrate MQ objects with minimal downtime Maintain configuration records, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides. Work with application, networking, OS, and storage teams to ensure seamless message flow and support SIT/UAT testing The requirements for Secondary skills on MQ are: Strong experience with MQ installation, configuration, MQSC commands, MQ Explorer Deep understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS for secure and optimized message transport Proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments Ability to automate tasks using shell scripts, MQSC scripts, or integration tools. Familiarity with IBM Integration Bus, Web Sphere Message Broker, Java/Spring Boot (role-dependent) Experience with MQ clustering, distributed queue management, and high-availability architectures Certification in IBM Certified System Administrator – MQ 6 –8 years of hands‑on IBM MQ administration experience FLINT INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST Harnessing human insight to cut costs, fast-track tech adoption, and scale innovation globally. +966 11 227 3585 info@ +971 4 239 5321 Flint International IT Services UAE, Burlington Tower, Office #905, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates #J-18808-Ljbffr