Middleware Engineer
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Queen Square Recruitment Ltd
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
London, Reading or Leeds - Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week onsite
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Rate: £375–£460 per day inside IR35
Working Pattern:
On-call shifts
Duration: 6 to 12 months initially
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Middleware Engineer to support and maintain enterprise middleware platforms within a fast-paced IT operations environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring system stability, performance, and availability, working closely with cross-functional teams across application, infrastructure, and database services.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and maintain middleware across production and non-production environments
* Monitor performance, logs, and alerts (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace)
* Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and resolve within SLAs
* Execute SQL queries for validation and troubleshooting
* Work within Linux/Unix environments for deployments and system checks
* Support API integrations (REST/SOAP)
* Automate operational tasks using scripting (Shell, Python)
* Assist with releases, deployments, and environment management
* Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues
* Follow ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change)
* Participate in an on-call support rota
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Linux/Unix experience
* Knowledge of Java-based or middleware systems
* Understanding of APIs and web services (REST/SOAP)
* SQL query experience and database fundamentals
* Exposure to middleware/tools (Web Logic, ESB, API gateways)
* Monitoring tools experience (Splunk, Dynatrace)
* Scripting skills (Shell, Python)
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable
* Telecom or large enterprise environment experience
* Cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure)
* CI/CD and Dev Ops tooling familiarity
* Integration platforms (Mule Soft, Apigee)
* Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
* ITIL certification
* 24/7 support environment experience
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered
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