PEAK Technical Staffing USA · 1 month ago
Lead Middleware Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expPEAK Technical Staffing USA is seeking a Lead Middleware Engineer to work closely with various teams to ensure reliable infrastructure support for web applications. The role involves managing middleware systems, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements in a critical IT environment.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Full-time onsite position in Washington, DC, covering a later shift ending between 5 PM and 7 PM daily
Participate in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity every 2-3 months as part of a team rotation
Support the existing middleware infrastructure, troubleshoot incidents and outages, manage risk, and enhance performance and efficiency
Work with business architects to develop middleware configurations
Serve as an escalation point for middleware troubleshooting, providing guidance and direction in resolving complex production, application, or system issues
Support the Application team with troubleshooting application outage issues
Act as a subject matter expert in managing middleware, proposing 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, including load balancing, tuning, and configuration management
Implement and administer appropriate middleware management tools across all middleware instances
Patch middleware software as required, following the established development to QA to production lifecycle
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 Managers
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, including architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation
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
Understanding of server administration elements related to middleware applications
Strong expertise in 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
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively
Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced ITSM support environment
Candidates must have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and have the ability to obtain a public trust
Preferred
Understanding of server administration elements 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
Ability to configure application middleware settings in accordance with Federal Guidelines, including DISA STIGs
Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 operating systems
Experience with VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA)
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Company
PEAK Technical Staffing USA
PEAK Technical Staffing USA is a staffing and recruiting company that provides it and engineering recruiting services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph V. Salvucci, Jr., MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Brad Cieslinski
Chief Financial Officer
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