Middleware​/DevOps Engineer

Position: Middleware / DevOps Engineer
Middleware / Dev Ops Engineer Job#: 3040992

Job Description:

Middleware / Dev Ops Engineer (Hybrid – Coppell, TX)

Position Overview We are seeking a Middleware / Dev Ops Engineer to support enterprise web middleware technologies and application infrastructure within a highly automated, cloud-enabled environment. This role will be responsible for onboarding applications, managing middleware platforms, supporting CI/CD initiatives, administering SSL certificate life cycles, and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience with middleware technologies such as Tomcat, Web Sphere, and JBoss, strong infrastructure automation skills, and a background working with cloud platforms, containers, and Dev Ops practices.

Location:

Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities Support the Web Middleware Technology team with onboarding new applications using automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Manage the full lifecycle of SSL certificates, including creation, renewal, retention, inventory management, and revocation.

Troubleshoot and resolve application and middleware issues, with a focus on Apache Tomcat and related platforms.

Design, develop, and deploy infrastructure and application solutions using automation and configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, and Git-based repositories.

Install, configure, and maintain middleware software platforms across development, test, and production environments.

Leverage Open Shift and container technologies to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently.

Support and administer cloud-based infrastructure using AWS and other cloud platforms.

Ensure timely application of security patches and system updates to maintain compliance and reduce vulnerabilities.

Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and deliver enterprise solutions.

Monitor middleware environments and establish performance standards to ensure system stability, availability, and scalability.

Modify and enhance existing software and infrastructure components to improve functionality, performance, and user experience.

Analyze system behavior, performance metrics, and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Support change management, deployment activities, and production releases in a controlled enterprise environment.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and configuration standards.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
4+ years of experience supporting middleware platforms, Dev Ops engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure automation.

Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting:
Apache TomcatIBM Web Sphere Red  Hat JBoss EAPExperience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines in enterprise environments.

Strong experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools including:
Chef Ansible Terraform Puppet Experience  working with containerization and orchestration technologies:
Docker Kubernetes Red  Hat Open Shift Knowledge  of cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Experience with SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management.

Understanding of enterprise security practices, vulnerability remediation, and patch management.

Strong knowledge of Linux administration, particularly:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Bash scripting

Python Java Script Experience  using version control platforms such as Git Hub, Git Lab, or Bitbucket.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and collaboration…