Mutual of Omaha · 6 hours ago
Middleware Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expMutual of Omaha is seeking a Middleware Engineer to join the Common Technology Platform (CTP) team. This role involves operating and supporting core middleware runtimes and collaborating with various teams to improve the developer experience and accelerate delivery.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Operate and support core middleware runtimes with a primary focus on Tomcat Server, WebSphere Application Server (WAS), and WebSphere/HCL Portal, including installs, patching, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning across Linux/Windows environments
Manage platform traffic flows by partnering closely with the F5 network/load balancing team, understanding how requests traverse VIPs, pools, health checks, and iRules, and ensuring application teams route services correctly through the network path
Diagnose complex issues at the intersection of app + network + middleware, including SSL/TLS handshake problems, header manipulation, session stickiness, reverse proxy behavior, redirects, and multitier traffic flows
Collaborate with networking and security teams when changes to F5, firewall rules, or routing may impact application availability—ensuring safe implementation through change management and clear communication
Contribute to modernization work by supporting migrations away from Tomcat Server and WebSphere/Portal as those platforms are decommissioned, and partnering with Containers/Private Cloud teams on forward-looking architectures
Qualification
Required
Hands on experience supporting enterprise web application platforms, including Apache, Tomcat Server and one or more IBM platforms (WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere/HCL Portal)
Proven track record of leadership, bias for action and a customer-first mindset
Agile mindset with experience in iterative development environments using JIRA and Confluence or similar tools
Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and in a listed location
You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do
Preferred
5+ years of hands-on experience with middleware technologies and enterprise level platform support
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match
Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays.
Company
Mutual of Omaha
Mutual Of Omaha is a mutual insurance and financial services company helping clients achieve their financial goals.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Blackledge
CEO
David A. Diamond
EVP, CFO and Treasurer (Retired)
Recent News
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