Senior DevOps Engineer (Automation & Middleware) at Oakland, CA

Job Title/Role

Senior DevOps Engineer (Automation & Middleware)

Mandatory Skills

WebLogic, Jboss, Azure Cloud Engineering, DevOps / CICD, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, ARM, scripts (Shell, Bash, Python, YAML, PowerShell)

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Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in DevOps tools, CI/CD automation, and scripting, along with solid expertise in middleware platforms such as WebLogic and JBoss. The ideal candidate will drive automation initiatives, streamline deployment processes, and support enterprise-grade middleware environments.
Key Responsibilities :

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and YAML-based workflows.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and reusable workflows to improve deployment efficiency.
• Build and maintain scripts (Shell, Bash, Python, YAML, PowerShell) for automation and operational tasks. 
• Manage and support middleware platforms including:
• WebLogic 12c / 14c
• JBoss 7.4 / 8.1 
• Automate application deployments, patching, and environment provisioning across middleware environments. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. 
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure smooth integration and release processes.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and DevOps best practices. 

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with DevOps tools and automation:
• GitHub Actions
• YAML scripting and workflow design 
• Strong scripting expertise (mandatory):
• Shell / Bash / YAML
• Python or PowerShell
• Hands-on experience with middleware technologies:
• WebLogic 12c / 14c
• JBoss 7.4 / 8.1
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, release management, and automation practices
• Experience troubleshooting pipeline failures and deployment issues

Preferred skills:

• Exposure to Azure Cloud (AKS, App Services, or Azure DevOps) 
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, ARM templates)