What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Operations Specialist position at Dexian?
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., our platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Production Support Engineer to maintain and optimize critical applications in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting production issues, ensuring system stability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and Spring Batch applications, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime.
- Identify and resolve issues related to REST APIs, JSON, XML, and microservices, conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.
- Support and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, leveraging JPA and Hibernate for efficient data processing.
- Manage containerized applications using Docker/Kubernetes and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Maven, and SonarQube for code quality monitoring.
- Work closely with development teams to identify performance bottlenecks, optimize system processes, and ensure compliance with security best practices.
The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in production support for Java-based applications, including Spring Boot & RESTful services. Strong expertise in SQL & NoSQL databases, troubleshooting, and performance tuning is also required. Additionally, hands-on experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools for automated deployments is essential.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development, and Dexian IT Solutions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
