Application Release Engineer

Job Title

Application Release Engineer

Job Location

Hybrid, Toronto, ON

Duration

Contract

Pay Rate

$45 to 48

Role Profile

Job Description/ Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain WebLogic, Tomcat, and OAS instances on RHEL 7.
• Set up, deploy, and support Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana clusters; rebuild/restore indices and manage license renewals.
• Design and implement High Availability (HA) and High Scalability solutions for middleware and application environments.
• Administer, deploy, and provide production support for Oracle OFSAA/OFSDF 8.x, ODI, DIH, OAS, and related components.
• Create and maintain fully automated CI/CD pipelines for application deployments using Rundeck, XL Release, and GIT.
• Perform regular application deployments (EAR/WAR) across Dev, QA, Staging, and Production environments following change management processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to Java applications, Tomcat, Apache httpd, Hazelcast, JDBC, and database connectivity.
• Execute monthly patching activities and support application upgrades/migrations in production and PAT environments.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support and participate in shift rotations for critical in-house applications.
• Coordinate with Build, Network, Development, QA, and PMO teams; raise LB/VIP requests and deliver architectural recommendations.

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?

• Release Management, WebLogic, Tomcat, RHEL, XL Release, CICD