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American Electric Power · 4 hours ago

VP Middleware Technology

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$253K/yr - $328K/yr

15+ years exp

American Electric Power is seeking a Vice President of Middleware Technology to lead the strategy, development, and implementation of middleware solutions that support the organization’s business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in middleware architecture and integration technologies, overseeing a team of middleware developers and engineers.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the middleware technology strategy that enhances organizational capabilities and drives competitive advantage

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of middleware solutions

Manage and mentor a team of middleware developers and engineers

Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance middleware capabilities

Monitor performance and reliability of middleware services and address any issues promptly

Develop budgets and forecasts for middleware technology initiatives

Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in middleware architecture

Manage relationships with vendors and third-party service providers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of applications and systems

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within technology operations to enhance service delivery and reduce operational risks

Facilitate communication and collaboration between IT and other business units to foster a culture of transparency and accountability

Build and retain a high-performing technology team with the right mix of skills, experience, and leadership potential

Design career paths and succession plans that support long-term organizational growth

Foster a customer-first culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the technology organization

Qualification

Middleware architectureMuleSoftApache KafkaCloud-based middlewareAPI managementDevOps practicesLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

Minimum 15 of years of experience in middleware technologies and enterprise integration

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale technology projects

Strong knowledge of integration patterns, APIs, and middleware platforms (e.g., IBM MQ, MuleSoft, Apache Kafka)

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building relationships across the organization

Deep expertise in middleware platforms such as MuleSoft, Apache Kafka, and other enterprise integration tools

Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, message-oriented middleware, and event-driven architectures

Proven experience designing and implementing high-availability, scalable, and secure middleware solutions across hybrid environments

Proficiency in cloud-based middleware services (e.g., Azure Integration Services, AWS AppFlow, Google Cloud Pub/Sub)

Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for middleware deployment and automation

Knowledge of API management, service mesh, and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Solid grasp of middleware security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and authorization standards

Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance tuning of middleware systems to ensure reliability and efficiency

Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and align them with enterprise architecture and business strategy