Vizient is looking to hire a Middleware Engineer to design, implement, and support middleware solutions that power critical applications and services, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across Windows and Linux environments.
Requirements
- Proficiency in supporting application runtime environment Java JRE, Apache, Tomcat, MS BizTalk, Python required.
- Proficiency in Windows Server and Linux- Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar administration highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, content delivery systems highly preferred.
- Experience building and maintaining Docker images and deployment manifests for applications running in Kubernetes or VMware Tanzu environments preferred.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms Azure, AWS, GCP preferred.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices preferred.
- Knowledge of containerization Docker, Podman, Kubernetes and microservices architecture preferred.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain middleware platforms including Java, IIS, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat, and .NET application servers.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of middleware environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex middleware-related incidents across Windows and Linux platforms.
- Support integration of middleware solutions with databases, applications, and third-party services.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks to streamline operations.
- Apply patches, upgrades, and security hardening to middleware platforms.
- Partner with developers and system administrators to support application releases and migrations.
Other
- 5 or more years of relevant experience in Middleware Engineer, Systems Engineer, or in a similar role required.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of ITIL or similar process knowledge for incident, request, and change management.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
