ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc.
Lead Middleware Engineer
ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Location: Washington DC
Public Trust
Overview
The Senior Middleware Engineer will work closely with the Development, Server, DB, and other teams to deliver available and reliable infrastructure support for client’s web application solutions. The successful candidate will work on the Middleware team to leverage the latest technologies from Cold Fusion, Docker, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Red Hat, and VMware, in our IT environment that are critical to delivering client’s IT infrastructure services. Middleware Platform Engineers are responsible for supporting legacy middleware footprint by establishing well-designed architecture and tooling to support feature functionality in a scalable, stable, and well managed environment. The ideal candidate will cover later shift providing support ending sometime between 5pm and 7pm daily. Job Description and Duties
Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation. Support the existing middleware infrastructure, troubleshoot incidents and outages, manage risk, and increase performance and efficiency. Work with business architects in support of developing middleware configurations. Serves as escalation point for Middleware and troubleshooting, provides guidance and direction in resolution of escalated issues and/or complex production, application, or system problems. Support Application team with troubleshooting application outage issues. Serves as a subject matter expert in managing Middleware including proposing recommendations for architectural improvements, streamlining processes and troubleshooting during outages. Monitor OEM middleware element patching and upgrade recommendations. Execute processes for the proper maintenance and functioning of middleware systems (e.g., load balancing, tuning, configuration management). Execute all middleware system-level changes (e.g., initialization parameters) associated with underlying infrastructure. Maintain consistent middleware parameters and system settings across all like instances. Implement and administer appropriate middleware management tools across all middleware instances. Patch middleware software as required, per established development to QA to production life cycle. Provide hosting operations and engineering support for Web middleware application components. Provide training as required. Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation. Perform other tasks as directed by Lead Engineers or Project Manager. Required Education and Experience
Must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, to include architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation. Possess experience with Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, Oracle application server, Oracle SOA suite, PHP, Python, IBM Infosphere, node.js, Microsoft .NET framework, Microsoft IIS, and RedHat JBOSS application platforms. Web server – middleware integration expertise with Microsoft IIS, Apache Tomcat, and Apache HTTPS Database – middleware integration expertise with Oracle and SQL Cloud integration – middleware integration expertise with AWS and Azure Server- Understanding of server administration elements as related to middleware applications. Strong expertise leading research, analysis, and developing recommendations for Tech Refresh alternatives for middleware. Experience implementing and managing middleware management tools across multiple middleware instances Experience with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively. Demonstrated experience in a fast tempo ITSM support environment. Preferred skills and qualifications
Understanding of server administration elements as related to middleware applications, including STIG settings. Understanding of networking concepts relating to web applications (e.g., TCP/IP, port mapping, routing, DNS masking, etc.) Understanding of Oracle and SQL databases in physical and cloud environments as consumed and manipulated by middleware applications. Understanding and ability to configure application middleware settings in accordance with Federal Guidelines including DISA STIGs. Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 operating system experience VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization experience Position Details
Pay Rate / Range: $45-53.67 The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions. Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings Weekly Direct Deposit Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off 401(k) with match Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership BB&T @ Work Program This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents) ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans
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The Senior Middleware Engineer will work closely with the Development, Server, DB, and other teams to deliver available and reliable infrastructure support for client’s web application solutions. The successful candidate will work on the Middleware team to leverage the latest technologies from Cold Fusion, Docker, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Red Hat, and VMware, in our IT environment that are critical to delivering client’s IT infrastructure services. Middleware Platform Engineers are responsible for supporting legacy middleware footprint by establishing well-designed architecture and tooling to support feature functionality in a scalable, stable, and well managed environment. The ideal candidate will cover later shift providing support ending sometime between 5pm and 7pm daily. Job Description and Duties
Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation. Support the existing middleware infrastructure, troubleshoot incidents and outages, manage risk, and increase performance and efficiency. Work with business architects in support of developing middleware configurations. Serves as escalation point for Middleware and troubleshooting, provides guidance and direction in resolution of escalated issues and/or complex production, application, or system problems. Support Application team with troubleshooting application outage issues. Serves as a subject matter expert in managing Middleware including proposing recommendations for architectural improvements, streamlining processes and troubleshooting during outages. Monitor OEM middleware element patching and upgrade recommendations. Execute processes for the proper maintenance and functioning of middleware systems (e.g., load balancing, tuning, configuration management). Execute all middleware system-level changes (e.g., initialization parameters) associated with underlying infrastructure. Maintain consistent middleware parameters and system settings across all like instances. Implement and administer appropriate middleware management tools across all middleware instances. Patch middleware software as required, per established development to QA to production life cycle. Provide hosting operations and engineering support for Web middleware application components. Provide training as required. Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation. Perform other tasks as directed by Lead Engineers or Project Manager. Required Education and Experience
Must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, to include architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation. Possess experience with Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, Oracle application server, Oracle SOA suite, PHP, Python, IBM Infosphere, node.js, Microsoft .NET framework, Microsoft IIS, and RedHat JBOSS application platforms. Web server – middleware integration expertise with Microsoft IIS, Apache Tomcat, and Apache HTTPS Database – middleware integration expertise with Oracle and SQL Cloud integration – middleware integration expertise with AWS and Azure Server- Understanding of server administration elements as related to middleware applications. Strong expertise leading research, analysis, and developing recommendations for Tech Refresh alternatives for middleware. Experience implementing and managing middleware management tools across multiple middleware instances Experience with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively. Demonstrated experience in a fast tempo ITSM support environment. Preferred skills and qualifications
Understanding of server administration elements as related to middleware applications, including STIG settings. Understanding of networking concepts relating to web applications (e.g., TCP/IP, port mapping, routing, DNS masking, etc.) Understanding of Oracle and SQL databases in physical and cloud environments as consumed and manipulated by middleware applications. Understanding and ability to configure application middleware settings in accordance with Federal Guidelines including DISA STIGs. Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 operating system experience VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization experience Position Details
Pay Rate / Range: $45-53.67 The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions. Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings Weekly Direct Deposit Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off 401(k) with match Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership BB&T @ Work Program This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents) ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans
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