Intermediate Application Specialist

Job title:

Intermediate Application Specialist

Company

TV2 Consulting

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Intermediate Application Specialist for a 1 year contract. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role and a strong interest in DevOps, CI/CD, and software automation. You will play a critical part in supporting, deploying, and optimizing IBM Rational Test Virtualization (RTV) and related toolchains to ensure the seamless delivery of quality software across environments.Key Responsibilities:

• Build, install, configure, and troubleshoot the Rational Test Virtualization (RTV) application.

• Deploy code and manage secure environments supporting RTV infrastructure.

• Collaborate with Developers and QA teams to diagnose, recreate, and resolve complex system and application issues.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Kanban/Scrum), contributing to estimation, planning, and delivery.

• Engage in a rotating on-call schedule and be available for off-hours/weekend support when required.

• Champion DevOps best practices and culture to improve software quality and deployment velocity.

• Support and maintain Linux (RHEL) and Windows server environments.

• Continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies relevant to the role.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar application support or DevOps role.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience supporting and managing Linux (RHEL) and Windows operating systems.

• Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Bash, PowerShell, Python, PHP, Java, or Groovy.

• Working knowledge of Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD) tools such as GitLab or similar platforms.

• Hands-on experience with Rational Test Virtualization or similar service virtualization tools.

• Basic understanding of cloud service providers: AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes (K8s).

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and general software automation principles.

• Experience with logging and monitoring solutions such as ELK Stack, Splunk, Zabbix, or Prometheus.

• Proficiency in GIT or other version control systems.

• Understanding of Agile Software Development methodologies.

Key Attributes:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Highly innovative, adaptable, and self-directed.

• Passion for DevOps practices and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and effectively.

Location: Onsite, Toronto, ONType of Job: Temporary, ContractorContract Start/End Date: Nov 3, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026Length of Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:54:22 GMT

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