WebSphere Administrator (remote or Albany, NY)
Location: Hybrid in Albany, NY (Onsite every other week for 3 days preferred) or Remote (EST hours required)
Duration: 1-year contract with possible extension
Compensation: 50-60/hr
No Corp-to-Corp or 1099. No 3rd parties.

We are seeking experienced WebSphere Administrators for multiple roles on a high-impact project with the New York State Government. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise and adaptability, with a team-oriented, positive attitude essential for successful integration. This role involves both development and support work, including schedule rotation, with some non-standard hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with System Architects to understand business requirements and implement effective solutions.
• Install, configure, and maintain IBM WebSphere Application Servers, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Monitor JVM performance, including memory management and garbage collection optimization.
• Develop and manage services within the JEE framework, focusing on integration with commercial APIs.
• Utilize server shell scripting (Windows) and ensure server configurations support large-scale JEE applications.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, covering second shifts and occasional weekends.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Java development, server administration, and JEE components (EJB, JSP, JMS).
• Strong skills in WebSphere or related technologies (WebLogic or AWS); relevant certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of Oracle or other transactional databases (e.g., SQL Server, DB2).
• Proven experience in server performance tuning, clustering, and load balancing.
• Exceptional communication skills and team-oriented attitude are essential, especially for remote work success.