Middleware Developer

This position will be fully remote and can be worked from anywhere within the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain middleware technologies (e.g., , WebSphere, JBoss, Control-M, Infosphere, GlobalScape).
• Manage application deployments and troubleshoot middleware-related issues.
• Monitor, optimize, and tune middleware environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Perform proactive system monitoring and log analysis to identify and address potential issues.
• Collaborate with development, database, network, and DevOps teams to support system integration and troubleshooting.
• Deploy, configure, and manage middleware instances following organizational policies and standards.
• Collaborate on configuration changes to ensure alignment with security, compliance, and operational standards.
• Respond to incidents related to middleware and application performance, including root cause analysis (RCA).
• Create reports on middleware performance, uptime and operational activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s Degree and 5 years of related experience field, additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of experience in middleware administration or related IT infrastructure roles.
• 5 years direct experience supporting Infosphere.
• Familiarity with middleware platforms such as WebSphere, JBoss, Control-M, Infosphere, GlobalScape.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., firewalls, load balancing, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Nagios, or similar).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in middleware technologies is a plus.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related middleware services.
• Proficiency in SAS Administration:
  • Experience installing, configuring, and managing SAS environments, including SAS Grid Manager and SAS Viya.
  • Understanding of SAS components, architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Expertise in implementing and maintaining secure SAS environments, ensuring compliance with security policies and data governance.
• Experience with DQMAN Administration:
  • Experience with DQMAN for managing and optimizing data quality processes and workflows.
  • Experience in using DQMAN for data cleansing, transformation, and analysis to support accurate and robust data management strategies.
  • Understanding of advanced features of DQMAN for system integration and large-scale environments.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Middleware Operations:
  • Understanding of AI tools and frameworks and how they can be leveraged to enhance middleware performance, automation, and predictive analysis.
• Strong Data Analysis Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with data analysis methods, including trend analysis, root cause analysis, and data visualization techniques.
  • Ability to work with large and complex datasets and translate business problems into effective technical solutions.
  • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and building operational reports or dashboards.
• Azure Cloud Platform Proficiency:
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly as they relate to middleware environments and data management.
  • Familiarity with Azure AD for integrating Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.
• Version Control and Collaboration with GitHub:
• Experience with GitHub for version control, collaboration, and CI/CD pipeline integrations.
• Ability to manage and version middleware scripts and configurations efficiently and securely.
• Implementation and Management of Single Sign-On (SSO):
  • Experience deploying, integrating, and maintaining Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions across middleware platforms to enable secure and seamless user authentication.
  • Familiarity with authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Middleware Applications:
• Proven ability in installation, configuration, patching, tuning, and troubleshooting Oracle middleware environments.
• Understanding of middleware systems architecture and their integration with databases and other IT infrastructure.
• Ability to maintain system and process documentation for operational and compliance needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.