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Director Of Middleware
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Broadridge is Hiring! We're seeking a Director of Middleware to join our Infrastructure team! As Director of Middleware, you'll drive the strategy and evolution of a dynamic tech stack spanning IBM MQ, SonicMQ, Kafka, and modern reporting platforms like Cognos, Informatica, and Tableau. You'll lead global teams across the U.S., U.K., and India to streamline middleware, boost observability, and automate core processes fueling speed, efficiency, and innovation. This role is your chance to shape enterprise-scale platforms while inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver smarter, faster, and more impactful solutions. Responsibilities: Strategic & Technical Leadership : Co-own and evolve the global middleware strategy to align with enterprise priorities, modernization, and cost optimization. Lead technology rationalization and standardization, reducing complexity and improving efficiency across platforms. Define and continuously evolve middleware architecture standards, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management best practices. Partner with application, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver business value and client-first outcomes through middleware capabilities. Operational Excellence : Ensure high availability, scalability, and resiliency of middleware platforms supporting mission-critical applications. Champion comprehensive observability, standardizing monitoring, logging, alerting, and reporting for the entire platform. Drive automation of BAU tasks (e.g., deployments, patching, scaling, health checks) to reduce manual effort and risk. Oversee incident management and root cause analysis, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance, security, and audit alignment across all middleware platforms. People & Culture Leadership : Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse global middleware team balancing technical depth with strong leadership presence. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, encouraging experimentation and continuous learning. Develop career paths, workforce planning, and succession strategies to build a sustainable and future-ready team. Stakeholder Engagement : Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, translating middleware strategy into business value and measurable outcomes. Manage key vendor partnerships (e.g., IBM, Confluent) and evaluate emerging technologies for enterprise readiness. Qualifications: 12+ years of middleware engineering/architecture experience with hands-on technical expertise (IBM MQ, Kafka, etc.). 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing global, cross-functional technology teams of 30+ associates. Proven track record of enterprise-level technology rationalization, automation, and modernization programs. Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining credibility with engineers. Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Preferred: Experience with managing Web servers and/or reporting/analytics platforms (Cognos, Informatica, Tableau). Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position is between $200,000 - $240,000 USD. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Broadridge is Hiring! We're seeking a Director of Middleware to join our Infrastructure team! As Director of Middleware, you'll drive the strategy and evolution of a dynamic tech stack spanning IBM MQ, SonicMQ, Kafka, and modern reporting platforms like Cognos, Informatica, and Tableau. You'll lead global teams across the U.S., U.K., and India to streamline middleware, boost observability, and automate core processes fueling speed, efficiency, and innovation. This role is your chance to shape enterprise-scale platforms while inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver smarter, faster, and more impactful solutions. Responsibilities: Strategic & Technical Leadership : Co-own and evolve the global middleware strategy to align with enterprise priorities, modernization, and cost optimization. Lead technology rationalization and standardization, reducing complexity and improving efficiency across platforms. Define and continuously evolve middleware architecture standards, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management best practices. Partner with application, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver business value and client-first outcomes through middleware capabilities. Operational Excellence : Ensure high availability, scalability, and resiliency of middleware platforms supporting mission-critical applications. Champion comprehensive observability, standardizing monitoring, logging, alerting, and reporting for the entire platform. Drive automation of BAU tasks (e.g., deployments, patching, scaling, health checks) to reduce manual effort and risk. Oversee incident management and root cause analysis, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance, security, and audit alignment across all middleware platforms. People & Culture Leadership : Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse global middleware team balancing technical depth with strong leadership presence. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, encouraging experimentation and continuous learning. Develop career paths, workforce planning, and succession strategies to build a sustainable and future-ready team. Stakeholder Engagement : Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, translating middleware strategy into business value and measurable outcomes. Manage key vendor partnerships (e.g., IBM, Confluent) and evaluate emerging technologies for enterprise readiness. Qualifications: 12+ years of middleware engineering/architecture experience with hands-on technical expertise (IBM MQ, Kafka, etc.). 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing global, cross-functional technology teams of 30+ associates. Proven track record of enterprise-level technology rationalization, automation, and modernization programs. Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining credibility with engineers. Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Preferred: Experience with managing Web servers and/or reporting/analytics platforms (Cognos, Informatica, Tableau). Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position is between $200,000 - $240,000 USD. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.