Middleware Engineer

Title: Middleware Engineer

Location: 3 days’ on-site required in one of these locations

• Malvern, PA
• Charlotte, NC
• Plano, TX

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire only for USC, GC, GC EAD

Interview Process: 2 MS Team Video Interviews - both very technical (one with challenge scenario)

Position Description

We are seeking a Middleware Engineer to support enterprise middleware platforms and web-based application environments. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting Java runtime technologies, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring the reliability of critical application infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a balanced background in both engineering and operational support, with the ability to handle a high volume of support requests, production incidents, and platform changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain middleware platforms and enterprise web applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, incidents, and performance-related concerns.
• Support Java runtime technologies including JVM, JDK, JRE, and Apache Tomcat environments.
• Execute middleware-related changes, deployments, and maintenance activities.
• Partner with application teams to support application hosting environments and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in Tier 2/Tier 3 operational support and break-fix activities.
• Support occasional after-hours maintenance, deployments, and production incidents.
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks, support tickets, and operational requests while meeting service expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting middleware technologies in an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of Java runtime environments, including JVM, JDK, and JRE.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Tomcat or similar application server technologies.
• Experience supporting web-based applications in production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience providing Tier 2/Tier 3 support.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and customer support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM WebSphere.
• Experience with IBM MQ / WebSphere MQ.
• Experience supporting Apache Server.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging technologies.
• Experience supporting middleware platforms in cloud environments.
• Exposure to scripting or automation technologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise application environments.