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Cognizant

Java Developer (Connected Services)

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$47 - $60.75/hr

... to open-source Java or Spring Boot projects Company : Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.

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Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Hirekeyz Inc

Lansing, MI • On-site

Contractor

Posted yesterday

Job description

Role: Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Location: Lansing, MI

Job Type: Contract

Job Description

  • Seeking a C2C candidate located in the specified area.
  • Work with subject matter experts to allocate containers for application deployment.
  • Install applications in containers and troubleshoot issues.
  • Work with our MDOT customer to configure and maintain data sharing tools.
  • Analyzing existing APIs and methods of sharing data.
  • Coordinate with vendors to install, configure, and troubleshoot software.
  • Apply patches to software tools to remediate security issues.
  • Work with Enterprise Architects to understand and utilize existing client IT resources and how they are best applied to implement products.
  • Install and configure software tools in a Linux based environment.
  • Work with appropriate DTMB server teams to accomplish tasks in hosted virtual & container environments.
  • Troubleshoot network communication issues including DNS, firewall, and certificate installation.
  • Assist Agency business users in operation of installed software including user account provisioning.
  • Develop appropriate project documentation in conjunction with team members including Enterprise Solution Architecture Assessments (EASA), System Security Plans (SSP), installations plans, etc.
  • Prepare recommendations on how to improve use of tools or technologies to better support the Agency.
  • Assist team members, vendors, and others with tasks as needed.


Qualifications:

  • Must have verifiable experience with Red Hat OpenShift container platform and familiarity with Kubernetes. Experience with application deployment within containers. (3+ years)
  • Experience installing and supporting Apache Kafka. (3+ years)
  • Must have experience installing and configuring open-source SQL databases such as Presto DB or PostgreSQL. Experience troubleshooting database connections, performing back-ups, and developing basic queries. (4+ years)
  • Must have experience working with web-based applications, consuming APIs, and writing scripts to validate data. (2+ years)


Nice to have: Familiarity with shell scripting and crontab