Middleware Engineer

Overview

On Site

Full Time

Part Time

Accepts corp to corp applications

Contract - Independent

Contract - W2

Skills

System Administration

Clustering

Management

Database

Performance Metrics

Servers

Microsoft Windows

Shell

Documentation

Scripting

Oracle WebLogic

Middleware Administration

IBM WebSphere MQ

SOA

Oracle Forms

JDBC

Linux

Microsoft Windows Administration

Apache Tomcat

Apache HTTP Server

WildFly

Apache Kafka

Shell Scripting

Ansible

Configuration Management

Middleware

Performance Tuning

Optimization

Communication

Collaboration

High Availability

Continuous Integration

Continuous Delivery

DevOps

Job Details

Role: Middleware Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Experience: 7-10+ Years (Preferred)

FULLTIME OPPORTUNITY

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Middleware Engineer to manage, support, and optimize enterprise middleware platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in WebLogic and related middleware technologies, along with solid system administration and troubleshooting skills across Linux and Windows environments.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and support middleware platforms including Oracle WebLogic Server, MQ, SOA Suite, and Oracle Forms & Reports.
Perform installation, configuration, clustering, deployment, and day-to-day monitoring of middleware applications.
Create, configure, and manage JDBC data sources and connectivity to backend databases.
Analyze system and application performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
Monitor alerts, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents related to middleware, servers, and applications.
Support middleware environments running on Linux and Windows platforms, including patching and system maintenance.
Work with WebLogic, Tomcat, Apache HTTP Server, JBoss, and Kafka in complex enterprise environments.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to shell scripts, Ansible templates, system processes, and application performance.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation for configurations, scripts, procedures, and operational standards.
Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure system stability and performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with Oracle WebLogic Server and middleware administration.
Experience with MQ, SOA Suite, Oracle Forms & Reports.
Proficiency in configuring JDBC data sources and backend integrations.
Solid experience with Linux and Windows system administration.
Hands-on knowledge of Tomcat, Apache HTTP Server, JBoss, and Kafka.
Experience with monitoring tools, alert handling, and troubleshooting production issues.
Knowledge of shell scripting and Ansible for automation and configuration management.
Strong understanding of middleware performance tuning and system optimization.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

Experience working in high-availability, clustered enterprise environments.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or DevOps practices.
Prior experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical applications.

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