Associate Principal Engineer, Middleware

Associate Principal Engineer, Middleware
Dallas, TX - Onsite 2-3 days per week

Position Summary
Provide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production and non-production environments.
Work under general supervision; typically reports to a project leader or manager. Provide lead level technical expertise to Middleware staff. Manage day to day activities when called upon.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as middleware on multiple operating system platforms.
• Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools.
• Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services
• Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible
• Provide performance tuning of components and services
• Design disaster recovery solutions for middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives
• Resolve configuration related problems
• Resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments.
• Assist production support and development staff in debugging middleware application defects.
• Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to middleware products
• Participate in or lead moderately or high complex projects.
• Properly secure middleware technologies
• Advise on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection.
• Manage day to day activities of the middleware staff when called upon to do so.

Requirements:

• 7 years' experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment.
• At least 3 years' experience supporting middleware technologies
• Experience with J2EE application services, preferably on AWS/Azure
• Experience with Linux Systems administration and change management practices
• Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Message-oriented middleware (MQ)
• Experience with CI/CD tools
• Experience with microservices and scripting/coding
• Financial Services industry experience