Job Details

IBM Websphere Commerce Consultant

Location: Springfield, MO 6+ Months

Competencies:

6-8+ years experience IBM/HCL Websphere Commerce suite (Must have) Digital: Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) WCS developer/Sr developer skills

Must Have:

Web Commerce Application Support experience Experience in supporting(L2) eCommerce platform (WCS 8.x) and enterprise applications. Experience in order processing, payment gateway integration, batch job monitoring, and performance optimization.

Role Description:

We are seeking an experienced L2 Application Support Engineer to provide operational support for our mission-critical WebSphere Commerce Suite (WCS) 8.x e-commerce platform. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, proactive monitoring and incident response capabilities to ensure optimal performance and availability of our online commerce systems.

Technical Skills:

3-5 years of experience in application support or technical support roles 4+ years hands-on experience with WebSphere Commerce Suite (WCS) 8.x or 4+ similar e-commerce platforms Experience with database technologies (DB2, Oracle, SQL Server) and basic SQL skills Basic knowledge of Linux UNIX systems and command line operations Knowledge of web technologies (HTTP/HTTPS, load balancers, web servers), Springboot and ReactJs Experience with monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, Dynatrace or similar APM solutions

Application Support Experience:

Proven experience troubleshooting e-commerce application issues including but not limited to Order processing and payment gateway failures Shopping cart and session management problems Product catalog and inventory synchronization issues Cache invalidation and performance optimization Experience with scheduled job monitoring and batch process management Knowledge of feed file processing and data integration workflows Understanding of multi-tier application architectures and component interactions

Operational Skills:

Experience with incident response and issue resolution Knowledge of ITIL processes including incident, problem, and change management Ability to work in 24x7 shift-based support environment Experience with escalation procedures and vendor support coordination

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Response Troubleshooting Respond to production incidents and alerts within defined SLA timeframes Perform initial analysis for application performance and functionality issues Troubleshoot order processing failures, payment gateway issues, and checkout problems Investigate and resolve cache-related issues affecting product data and pricing Analyze application logs to identify patterns and resolve recurring issues Coordinate incident response activities and communicate status to stakeholders

Monitoring Performance Management:

Monitor WCS application health using monitoring tools (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Nagios, etc.) Track key performance metrics including response times, throughput, and error rates Respond to capacity and performance alerts during peak traffic periods Monitor scheduled jobs and batch processes for completion and performance Perform proactive health checks and system validation procedures Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.