{"id":8052,"date":"2026-10-06T18:06:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/it-jobs\/senior-middleware-operations-engineer-websphere-and-cloud-support\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T23:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T23:18:02","slug":"senior-middleware-operations-engineer-websphere-and-cloud-support","status":"publish","type":"matador-job-listings","link":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/en\/it-jobs\/senior-middleware-operations-engineer-websphere-and-cloud-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Middleware Operations Engineer \u2013 WebSphere and Cloud Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Unleash operational excellence \u2014 drive innovation and stability in middleware support!<\/strong><\/p> <p>Lisbon-based opportunity with hybrid work model.<\/p> <p>As a Senior Middleware Operations Engineer, you will be working for our client, a leading entity in the financial industry dedicated to delivering reliable, secure, and efficient platform solutions. You will contribute to supporting and modernizing WebSphere services, ensuring optimal performance, stability, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. This role offers a unique chance to influence the future of middleware operations and advance your career in cutting-edge support.<\/p> <p><strong>Your main responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Manage incident handling, runtime troubleshooting, and system recovery to maintain system stability.<\/li> <li>Support and execute standard changes, patching, and lifecycle activities for WebSphere environments.<\/li> <li>Monitor performance metrics, analyze server resources, and optimize platform operations.<\/li> <li>Automate operational tasks using tools like Ansible, XLD, XLR, shell scripting, and Python.<\/li> <li>Contribute to the migration of WebSphere Application Server estates toward Liberty in a financial context.<\/li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance runtime stability and support modernization initiatives.<\/li> <li>Document procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives for middleware environments.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>You&#8217;re ideal for this role if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>At least 4 years of experience in middleware or application support, with a focus on WebSphere.<\/li> <li>Strong knowledge of WebSphere Application Server, Liberty, and cloud support.<\/li> <li>Experience with incident management, troubleshooting, and platform optimization.<\/li> <li>Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, XLD, XLR, shell scripting, and Python.<\/li> <li>Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>It is a strong plus if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Certifications related to WebSphere or middleware technologies.<\/li> <li>Previous experience working within financial environments.<\/li> <li>Knowledge of platform migration and modernization projects.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Language required for the role:<\/strong><br \/> English &#8211; Fluent<\/p> <p><strong>Eligibility to work in Europe:<\/strong><br \/> Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.<\/p> <p>#MAKEYourCareerBETTER<\/p> <p>Interested? 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