Middleware Integration Engineer

Middleware Integration Engineer |

Location:

Hybrid in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX | Contract | Hourly Pay Range: $105-$120

We are seeking an experienced Middleware Integration Engineer to join our IT team. This role involves leading the implementation, administration, and support of middleware technologies across production and non-production environments. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance, troubleshoot complex integration issues, and ensure the stability and performance of middleware platforms in a dynamic, multi-platform setting.

• Install, configure, and maintain middleware components on various operating systems using Terraform, Ansible, and GIT/ops.
• Design and advise on application development utilizing middleware products, ensuring best practices.
• Configure and manage production, development, and testing environments to ensure high availability of services.
• Develop complex automation scripts with Jenkins and Ansible to streamline deployment and operations.
• Perform performance tuning of middleware components and services to optimize efficiency.
• Design disaster recovery solutions for middleware platforms to meet business continuity requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve configuration issues in both production and non-production environments.
• Support debugging of middleware application defects for development and support teams.
• Document procedures and troubleshooting steps related to middleware products.
• Lead or participate in moderately to highly complex projects, ensuring security and compliance standards are met.
• Manage vulnerabilities, patching, password rotations, and certificate renewals for middleware components such as Apigee, NGINX, and SFTP gateways, addressing CVEs and applying security patches.
• Harden middleware and API gateway configurations against industry security benchmarks, enforcing least-privilege access, auditing, and encryption standards.
• Collaborate with security teams to track remediation efforts, report on vulnerability status, and ensure compliance with audit timelines.
• Provide day-to-day management of middleware staff when required, supporting operational excellence.

• 6+ years of experience designing, deploying, and orchestrating middleware technologies, specifically Apigee and NGINX, leveraging Terraform, Ansible, and Git Ops on Kubernetes clusters.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with Terraform and Ansible for middleware deployment.
• 4+ years of configuring and troubleshooting proxies on Apigee, including API proxy design, OAuth 2.0, API key security, and environment promotion.
• 4+ years of experience with NGINX reverse proxy, load balancing, SSL/TLS termination, and ingress deployment on Kubernetes/Open Shift.
• 2+ years supporting SFTP gateways and managed file transfer solutions, including key‑based authentication and transfer monitoring.
• 2+ years supporting applications on Rancher and Open Shift environments.
• 2+ years writing operational and environment provisioning pipelines using Jenkins.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery strategies, failover planning, and multi‑data‑center application architecture.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and applying CVE‑based patches in regulated environments.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, communication skills, and accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in a distributed multi‑platform environment.
• 4+ years supporting multiple middleware technologies.
• Cloud certifications are a plus.