Lead Middleware Engineer
Onsite – Washington, DC 20590
U.S. Citizenship + Public Trust Required
Standard hours; later shift coverage to ~5–7pm. 24x7 on‑call rotation every 2–3 months.
6‑month contract | Possible extension |
Summary
The Lead Middleware Engineer will support and optimize the DOT’s web application infrastructure, working closely across Application, Server, and Database teams. Responsible for sustaining legacy and modern middleware environments using technologies including ColdFusion, Docker, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and enterprise middleware tools. Role includes performance tuning, incident resolution, architecture improvements, and middleware lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support middleware infrastructure: troubleshoot outages, improve performance, manage risk.
- Serve as escalation point for middleware issues and production support.
- Assist App teams with outage troubleshooting and configuration issues.
- Perform system‑level middleware changes: load balancing, tuning, configuration management.
- Maintain configuration consistency across environments.
- Patch and upgrade middleware components through dev → QA → prod lifecycle.
- Implement/administer middleware management tools across platforms.
- Support hosting operations for web middleware components.
- Monitor OEM patching and provide upgrade recommendations.
- Maintain documentation, SOPs, and provide team training.
Required Experience & Skills
- 8+ years engineering experience including architecture design, PoCs, analysis, documentation.
- Strong middleware platform experience:
- Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, Oracle App Server, Oracle SOA Suite, PHP, Python, IBM Infosphere, Node.js, .NET Framework, IIS, Red Hat JBoss
- Integration expertise:
- Web Servers: Microsoft IIS, Apache Tomcat/HTTPS
- Databases: Oracle, SQL
- Cloud: AWS, Azure
- Server administration knowledge relevant to middleware environments.
- Experience performing RCA, risk mitigation, and tech refresh recommendations.
- Experience with ITSM support environments and collaborating cross‑functionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of server security hardening & DISA STIG compliance.
- Networking fundamentals for web apps: TCP/IP, routing, DNS, port mapping .
- Middleware configuration for Oracle/SQL in cloud and physical environments.
- Experience with:
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- VMware vSphere or Hyper‑V
- Eligible for Public Trust (must have lived in U.S. ≥3 years).
Benefits (employee contribution)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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