Benefits:

REMOTE

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Middleware Engineer III (IBM APIC & IBM MQ) Location: Remote, USA (Must work EST Hours) Duration: Long Term Contract

Required Skills

• IBM API Connect (APIC) * IBM MQ (MQSeries)
• IBM DataPower * IBM ACE / IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
• Kafka * OpenShift * WebSphere * Tomcat
• Java, Python, Node.js, SQL
• Azure Cloud (Preferred)
• DevOps / Infrastructure Automation
• Middleware Administration & Production Support

We are seeking a Middleware Engineer III with strong experience supporting enterprise middleware platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installation, deployment, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of IBM middleware technologies in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer IBM MQ, IBM API Connect (APIC), DataPower, Kafka, WebSphere, OpenShift, Tomcat, and IBM ACE/IIB environments.
• Perform middleware installation, configuration, deployment, upgrades, and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide advanced problem resolution.
• Support enterprise application integrations across on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain middleware documentation and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams on deployments and system improvements.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and production support activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of Middleware Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM APIC and IBM MQ.
• Experience with IBM DataPower, Kafka, OpenShift, WebSphere, and IBM ACE/IIB.
• Experience with Java, Python, Node.js, or SQL.
• Experience supporting cloud integrations (Azure preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

This is a remote position.