Senior Middleware Engineer

Role: Senior Middleware Engineer

Location: Remote

Type: Contract

Job Description:

• As a Senior Middleware Engineer in consulting environment, you will work closely with clients to advise, design, implement, and optimize scalable middleware and integration solutions tailored to their business needs.
• This role requires strong technical expertise combined with the ability to understand client requirements, provide architectural recommendations, and deliver high-quality solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

Day to Day Job Duties:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable middleware services and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Build and integrate AI-driven capabilities leveraging OpenAI services within enterprise applications.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate workloads with Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for automated provisioning.
• Design and manage data pipelines and integrations across MongoDB, MySQL, and Redis.
• Implement Middleware Control Plane (MCP) patterns for distributed system coordination and observability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, data engineering, and DevOps.
• Write Python scripts for data processing, analysis, and automation using Pandas and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical mentoring of junior engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of overall IT experience in backend or middleware engineering.
• 7+ years of experience with Node.js and TypeScript in enterprise environments.
• 3+ years of experience integrating AI/ML services, including OpenAI APIs.
• 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• 5+ years of experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• 4+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• 5+ years of experience with databases: MongoDB and MySQL.
• 3+ years of experience with caching technologies like Redis.
• 3+ years of experience in Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
• Hands-on experience with Pandas and Jupiter Notebooks for data analysis workflows.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, API design, and middleware architecture.
• Experience implementing MCP (Middleware Control Plane) or similar architectural patterns.
• Travel: NA
• Educational Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with GraphQL APIs.
• Exposure to security best practices in cloud and middleware layers.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure or Kubernetes.
• Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles.
• Knowledge of data engineering pipelines or real-time analytics systems.