DevOps Middleware Specialist

• Full-time

About the Position

We are looking for a DevOps Middleware Engineer to join a team of motivated, enthusiastic, and committed colleagues. Together, you will master the challenges of day-to-day business and ensure the success of "running the bank" in Avaloq.

About the Company

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is a leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions worldwide. With around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries and more than 170 clients in 35 countries, we are committed to orchestrating the financial ecosystem and democratizing access to wealth management. Our research-led approach and continual innovation are powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We offer a collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment that empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential. We are proud to embrace diversity and foster an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• 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.

We Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working to maintain work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with leading financial institutions.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.

Job Location

Switzerland

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