Middleware Engineer

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 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 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.