System Manager (Middleware)

About the Position

System Manager (Middleware)

Avaloq is a value-driven fast-paced fintech company and we are committed to develop the banking technology of tomorrow. We are currently seeking experienced site reliability engineers (SREs) to join our international and multidisciplinary team. As a Middleware Administrator, you will ensure high availability, performance, and security of middleware environments supporting critical business applications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain middleware platforms and application servers.
• Administer and support technologies such as JBoss, Apache Tomcat, RSD, Zena, Airlock Application Server, and related components.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise applications across environments.
• Configure and manage clustering, load balancing, and high availability (HA) setups.
• Perform middleware patching, upgrades, and implement security hardening practices.
• Monitor system health, logs, and performance; proactively resolve incidents within defined SLA timelines.
• Analyze application and JVM performance using thread dumps, heap dumps, and tuning techniques.
• Manage SSL certificates, user access controls, and security configurations.
• Automate routine operational tasks using Shell scripting.
• Collaborate with application, database, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Support production operations, disaster recovery (DR), and migration activities.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on 5+ experience with JBoss, Apache Tomcat, Nginx, WILDFLY.
• Good knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience in application deployment, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of JVM tuning, garbage collection, thread analysis, and heap analysis.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and concepts: HTTP/S, DNS, LDAP, REST, SOAP, TLS/SSL, TCP/IP.
• Experience with Python, Shell scripting for automation and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and ITSM platforms (e.g., JIRA).
• Troubleshooting skills, Logs, thread dumps, Heap, JVM issues, CPU Memory, connectivity.
• Security Certificates-KEYSTORES, TRUST STORES, Authentication, LDAP/OWASP.
• Containerization tools- Docker, Kubernetes.

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production support environment.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ownership mindset with focus on reliability, stability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as OCI, AWS, or Azure.
• Knowledge of Github, Gitops.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to security best practices and compliance standards.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in middleware, cloud, or Linux administration are an advantage.

We Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working to maintain work-life balance.
• Commitment to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture.
• Hiring, compensation, and promotion regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other unique traits.

About the Company

Writing the future. Together.

Avaloq is a value-driven fast-paced fintech company and we are committed to develop the banking technology of tomorrow. Leading banks and wealth managers in all major financial centres rely on our software and services, and this unique community grows every day.

We believe our colleagues come first, thinking different is an asset, and innovation comes by putting customer experience at the centre of our design thinking.

Job Location

Switzerland

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