TekSynap · 2 weeks ago
Lead Middleware Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expTekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands the pace of technology and the need for a well planned information management environment. They are seeking a Lead Middleware Engineer to support the Department of Transportation by providing reliable infrastructure support for web application solutions and managing middleware systems.
ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Development, Server, DB, and other teams to deliver available and reliable infrastructure support for DOT’s web application solutions
Work on the Middleware team to leverage the latest technologies from Cold Fusion, Docker, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Red Hat, and VMware, in our IT environment that are critical to delivering DOT’s IT infrastructure services
Responsible for supporting legacy middleware footprint by establishing well-designed architecture and tooling to support feature functionality in a scalable, stable, and well managed environment
Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation
Support the existing middleware infrastructure, troubleshoot incidents and outages, manage risk, and increase performance and efficiency
Work with business architects in support of developing middleware configurations
Serve as escalation point for Middleware and troubleshooting, provides guidance and direction in resolution of escalated issues and/or complex production, application, or system problems
Support Application team with troubleshooting application outage issues
Serve as a subject matter expert in managing Middleware including proposing recommendations for architectural improvements, streamlining processes and troubleshooting during outages
Monitor OEM middleware element patching and upgrade recommendations
Execute processes for the proper maintenance and functioning of middleware systems (e.g., load balancing, tuning, configuration management)
Execute all middleware system-level changes (e.g., initialization parameters) associated with underlying infrastructure
Maintain consistent middleware parameters and system settings across all like instances
Implement and administer appropriate middleware management tools across all middleware instances
Patch middleware software as required, per established development to QA to production life cycle
Provide hosting operations and engineering support for Web middleware application components
Provide training as required
Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation
Perform other tasks as directed by Lead Engineers or Project Manager
Qualification
Required
Must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, to include architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation
Possess experience with Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, Oracle application server, Oracle SOA suite, PHP, Python, IBM Infosphere, node.js, Microsoft .NET framework, Microsoft IIS, and RedHat JBOSS application platforms
Web server – middleware integration expertise with Microsoft IIS, Apache Tomcat, and Apache HTTPS
Database – middleware integration expertise with Oracle and SQL
Cloud integration – middleware integration expertise with AWS and Azure
Server- Understanding of server administration elements as related to middleware applications
Strong expertise leading research, analysis, and developing recommendations for Tech Refresh alternatives for middleware
Experience implementing and managing middleware management tools across multiple middleware instances
Experience with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation
Demonstrated experience in a fast tempo ITSM support environment
Understanding of server administration elements as related to middleware applications, including STIG settings
Understanding of networking concepts relating to web applications (e.g., TCP/IP, port mapping, routing, DNS masking, etc.)
Understanding of Oracle and SQL databases in physical and cloud environments as consumed and manipulated by middleware applications
Understanding and ability to configure application middleware settings in accordance with Federal Guidelines including DISA STIGs
Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 operating system experience
VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization experience
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to successfully obtain a Public Trust
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Vacation time
Holidays
Company
TekSynap
TekSynap is a well planned information management environment that offers to meet the business needs of Local Government customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kamran Jinnah
CEO
Lucas Narel
Chief Financial Officer
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