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Description
Architect, design, and lead the implementation of scalable and high-performance middleware solutions for enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, developers, and DevOps, to drive middleware strategies and improvements. Oversee the installation, configuration, and optimization of middleware platforms such as WebLogic, JBoss, Apache Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, or similar. Define and implement best practices for middleware security, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Develop and enforce middleware governance policies, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. Lead the troubleshooting of complex middleware-related issues, conducting deep root cause analysis and implementing long-term resolutions. Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) adoption for middleware provisioning, deployment, and monitoring using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, or Kubernetes. Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and advanced troubleshooting. 6+ years of hands-on experience in middleware administration, architecture, and optimization. 7+ years of expertise with application servers, enterprise messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and API gateways. Strong expertise in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell for middleware configuration and orchestration. Experience with cloud-native middleware solutions and microservices architectures on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. In-depth understanding of networking, security protocols, load balancing, and SSL/TLS implementation for middleware systems. Relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Specialist in Middleware, Oracle WebLogic Server Certification, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent are strongly preferred. Proven leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive large-scale middleware initiatives and improvements. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with experience in handling enterprise-level middleware environments. Flexible to work on 24/7 rotational shifts Skills: JBoss Unix WebLogic Websphere Application Server Wintel/Windows Server
