platform built on open source Java EE and WSO2 middleware technologies. ... University degree in Computer Sciences, Info
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Terms of Reference for Consultant
/PSA
Minimum number of years of relevant experience required: 1yr 5yrs Job Title:
Java Middleware Engineer – SOA
Division/Department:
FAO IT Division (CIODD)
Programme/Project Number: Location:
TBD
FAO Headquarters. Rome, Italy
Expected Start Date of Assignment: Reports to:
12+yrs
Name:
ASAP
Sergio Bogazzi
Duration:
Title:
11 months
Information Systems Officer
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASK(S) AND OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED
The consultant will be responsible for day-to-day development, operations, maintenance and support of the new corporate SOA platform built on open source Java EE and WSO2 middleware technologies. The IT Division is in the midst of an IT transformation towards a new platform based approach. As part of this assignment, the consultant will guide and assist application developers in modernizing legacy applications to the new SOA platform. He or she will be responsible for WSO2 development, operations and maintenance. This includes deploying new WSO2 products as well as configuring existing products to ensure the platform remains fit-for-purpose and fit-for-use. The consultant will also be responsible for designing and implementing automated software and API release processes to help promote a plug-and-play approach for data and systems begin migrated to the new platform. The consultant ensures compliance with architectural standards and is a member of the Application & Platform Operations team of the FAO IT division. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Expected Outputs:
API and software release procedures defined and published
WSO2 incident-management
WSO2 upgrades and maintenance
Automating WSO2 testing
Required Completion Date:
3 months after hire
11 months after hire
5 and 11 months after hire
4 months after hire
WS02 ongoing development
6 months after hire
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Academic Qualifications
University degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology or a closely related subject.
Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements
General Requirements: 5 years hands on experience developing middleware applications using Java EE 5 years developing, testing and deploying SOAP and REST solutions Knowledge installing and configuring high-availability environments Competencies: Client-oriented approach; Ability to get things done; Ability to manage own time and work effectively individually and as part of team Working knowledge of English; Required technical knowledge, skills and experience:
WSO2 middleware technologies including API Manager and Identity Server products
Java, Servlet, JSP, Struts, Spring, Hibernate, EJB, JUnit, JMS
Knowledge of NOSQL databases; preferably Apache Cassandra
SQL, Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL RDBMS technologies Communicate technical matters to non-technical individuals. Write policy, guidelines and clear technical documentation
Desirable technical skills and experience Hadoop Apache Maven Jenkins Payment conditions: the daily honorarium will be paid monthly on when-actually-employed basis and will be defined
depending on relevant qualifications and work experience up to within a range from 150 USD to 280 USD. Schedule of work: The incumbent will be required to work and be present on the premises during the standard office hours of
the duty station (from 8.30 till 17.00 for HQ), unless otherwise agreed with the supervisor. The working time will be reported in the internal timesheet system. HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants are required to create an online Personal Profile form (PPF) in iRecruitment. To create the PPF, please follow the instructions available at: http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en - Once created the PPF, applicants should submit a cover letter setting out how their qualifications and experience match the requirements for the position, a PPF form and an updated CV including two references to:
[email protected] - Deadline for submission of your application: 1 February 2016. - Applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
