Network​/System Engineer V

Job Summary

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Middleware Engineer V for opportunities in Charlotte, NC;
Chandler, AZ; and Richmond, VA.

Position Title: Middleware Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC;
Chandler, AZ;
Richmond, VA
Start Date: Target September 9, 2024 (subject to change)
Duration: 12 months
Job Type: Contract (Hybrid)
Shift: Monday–Friday 5×8
Pay Range: $55–$60 per hour

The Middleware Engineer will lead end‑to‑end administration duties for critical banking platforms, delivering middleware infrastructure for enterprise projects and regulatory initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, deploy, and maintain middleware installation and configuration across J2EE, Web Sphere, Web Logic, Tomcat, Spring Boot, and other Java/Container Framework environments.
• Perform risk mitigation, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and triage as L3 production support, ensuring production stability and timely remediation.
• Collaborate with application and testing teams to provide middleware advice, consultation, and support on a daily basis.
• Create and maintain application deployment templates, serving as a J2EE architect and recommending best practices.
• Design middleware infrastructure topology for high availability and fail‑over, ensuring compliance with policy, baseline, and standards.
• Ensure all solutions meet policy, baseline, and standards along with business requirements.
• Communicate with business partners, internal customers, and external vendors across the SDLC, executing precise production changes for integrated and regulatory releases.

• 3+ years of experience as a Java/J2EE Middleware Engineer.
• 5+ years of overall middleware engineering experience.
• Proficiency with at least one of the following middleware products:
  Appian, Software AG Web Methods, IIS, .NET Framework, Web Sphere, Web Logic, Tomcat, Apache, Spring Boot, JBoss, BMC Remedy, Harmonic mDeliver, BMC Blade logic Server Automation.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Java/Container Frameworks.
• Proficiency in one scripting language: shell, Python, Power Shell, Jython, or Perl.
• Experience with release/deploy tools such as Ansible, Ansible Tower, XLR, Bit Bucket, or Celestial.
• DEVOPS experience and prior Bank of America experience are preferred.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure (HTTP/S, TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, load‑balancers, firewalls, proxies, B2B links).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.

BCforward offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer‑provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and 401(k).

BCforward is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.