Independent Contractor Java Developer C2C Jobs in New Jersey

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in supporting and automatingJ2EE-based applications, particularly in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD automation, infrastructure management, application deployments, and scripting. This role requires close collaboration with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure application delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for J2EE and enterprise applications.
• Deploy, configure, and administer IBM WebSphere Application Server environments across development, testing, and production.
• Automate application deployment, configuration management, and operational processes using scripting languages.
• Manage and troubleshoot J2EE applications, application servers, middleware, and related infrastructure.
• Support cloud migration initiatives and deployment of applications to cloud platforms.
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions for provisioning and configuration management.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline release management and deployment processes.
• Ensure system security, compliance, high availability, and disaster recovery requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues, production incidents, and performance-related problems.
• Maintain documentation for deployment processes, environments, and operational procedures.
• Support release management activities including planning, scheduling, and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Middleware Administration, or Application Support.
• Strong experience supportingJ2EE/Java Enterprise applications.
• Hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as:
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• Experience with source control systems such as Git, Bitbucket, or SVN.
• Strong scripting experience using:
• Shell/Bash
• Python
• Perl
• PowerShell
• Experience with Linux/Unix administration.
• Knowledge of application deployment methodologies and release management processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms:
• Microsoft Azure
• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with containerization technologies:
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools:
• Terraform
• Ansible
• CloudFormation
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools:
• Splunk
• Dynatrace
• AppDynamics
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Knowledge of WebSphere ND, Deployment Manager, Clustering, and High Availability configurations.
• Experience with messaging technologies such as IBM MQ.
• Knowledge of security best practices and vulnerability remediation.

Technical Skills

Middleware & Application Servers

• IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
• WebSphere ND
• Apache Tomcat
• JBoss/WildFly

DevOps Tools

• Jenkins
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Nexus
• SonarQube

Cloud Technologies

• Azure
• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform

Scripting & Automation

• Shell Scripting
• Bash
• Python
• PowerShell

Containerization & Orchestration

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift

Operating Systems

• Linux
• Unix
• Windows Server

Monitoring & Logging

• Splunk
• Dynatrace
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• ELK Stack

Desired Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting mission-critical applications.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Experience Requirement

Minimum 7+ years of IT experience with at least 4+ years in DevOps, Middleware Administration, or Application Deployment roles supporting J2EE applications in IBM WebSphere environments. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD implementation, infrastructure automation, and scripting is highly preferred.