Manager, Software Engineering: Middleware (4552)

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 26 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $140,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

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Skills

Software Engineering
Messaging
Mentorship
System Integration
Systems Design
Jenkins
Ansible
Reliability Engineering
High Availability
Scalability
Disaster Recovery
Documentation
Emerging Technologies
Leadership
Decision-making
Communication
Collaboration
System Administration
Change Management
J2EE
Middleware
Cloud Computing
Microservices
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Scripting
Computer Networking
SFTP
Encryption
SSL
TLS
PKI
Software Security
Management

Summary

Location: Chicago,Illinois
Expected Start Date: Feb 16, 2026
Salary: $140,000 - $185,000

Swoon is actively seeking a Middleware Engineering Manager to join the team!

What your day-to-day look like?

Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of middleware and messaging platforms across production, development, and test environments.
Manage and mentor a technical team responsible for application integration, system design, and third-party middleware solutions.
Oversee automation and CI/CD initiatives using tools such as Jenkins and Ansible to improve deployment efficiency and system reliability.
Monitor, tune, and optimize middleware performance while ensuring high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery readiness.
Direct the resolution of complex configuration and production issues, providing escalation support and ensuring minimal service disruption.
Establish security standards, documentation, and best practices while advising leadership on emerging technologies and platform improvements.

What's Required?

Proven ability to think critically, work independently, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments.
Strong leadership presence with demonstrated confidence, decision-making ability, and experience managing technical teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business stakeholders.
Hands-on expertise in systems administration, change management, J2EE services, and message-oriented middleware technologies.
Advanced technical proficiency in cloud-native platforms, microservices, CI/CD tools, scripting, networking, and secure file transfer protocols (SFTP).
In-depth knowledge of security and encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI) and software security controls, supported by 7+ years of relevant experience.

Things to Love about this company

Collaborative, supportive, team environment
Room to grow your skills
Excellent work/life balance
Tuition reimbursement and technology stipend
Competitive benefits and generous PTO policy

What else should you know?
Direct-Hire/Full-time role - no contracting
Hybrid Role - 3 days a week in office
Location - Coppell, TX
Salary - $140,000 -$165,000 plus 15% annual bonus

What's Next?
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Position Id: 96785
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