Job description

Our client based in Johannesburg is on the hunt for a Linux technical specialist to join their organisation. They are looking for a consultant to work on the implementation of their software at financial institutions both in EMEA. The majority of their partners work within the banking industry

As a technical consultant you will be required to work primarily with IBM technology on UNIX/Linux and DB2/Oracle; and be responsible for ensuring the technical components of the project are correctly installed and configured. You will focus heavily on the Linux space and must have an excelled knowledge of Linux/Unix servers

The position provides flexibility in both a working environment as well as the expression of one’s technical abilities. Don’t miss out, apply now!!

Requirements

• Technically related degree, BSC hons or equivalent work experience
• Extensive experience of working in IT on Unix platforms either supporting or implementing IBM or Oracle-based client/server solutions
• Demonstrated exposure to Service-Oriented Architecture
• Excellent systems administration skills on AIX and Linux
• Excellent systems administration skills on WAS 8.x
• Excellent systems administration skills on Apache Tomcat
• Oracle (11g or above) or DB2 database administration skills
• Excellent SQL skills.
• Excellent shell scripting skills
• Good understanding of J2EE principals and Java programing
• Good experience in requirements gathering and business analysis

Responsibilities:

• Assist in Integration of our suite of products with backend client systems
• Installation and configuration of our software
• Installation and configuration of IBM software, especially AIX, MQ, DB2, Websphere
• Linux – RedHat Linux
• Application Server and Tivoli Directory Server
• Installation and configuration of Business Objects reporting software
• Installation and configuration of Oracle and DB2 databases
• Gathering business requirements and producing functional and technical specifications

Reference number for this position is which is a contract position based in Johannesburg offering a salary of R500 per hour negotiable on experience and ability.

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or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 01 Jun 11:57