Middleware Operation Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Middleware Operations Engineer to support the run and maintenance activities of our middleware platforms. The role focuses on ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of core components such as IBM WebSphere Application Server and Apache Tomcat, across both on-premises and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in middleware (MDW) operations, combined with DevOps practices and automation tools.

Middleware Operations Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Middleware Operations Engineer to support the run and maintenance activities of our middleware platforms. The role focuses on ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of core components such as Web Server, Apache Tomcat, IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) across both on-premises and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in middleware (MDW) operations, combined with DevOps practices and automation tools.

Responsibilities:

Manage and support daily run operations for middleware platforms:

• Apache HTTP Server

• Apache Tomcat

• IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)

• Monitor system availability, performance, and capacity, ensuring SLAs are met

• Perform incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis

• Execute change management and release activities in controlled environments

• Maintain and update middleware configurations and deployments

• Support patching, upgrades, and security compliance activities

• Automate operational tasks using DevOps tools

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on middleware (MDW) support and operations

Proven hands-on experience with:

• Apache HTTP Server

• Apache Tomcat

• IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)

Strong knowledge of:

• Middleware architecture and application server concepts

• Linux/Unix environments

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work in 24/7 support environments (if required)

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

• Proactive attitude and ownership mindset

Cloud & Infrastructure Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)

• Familiarity with networking concepts, load balancing, and security principles

DevOps & Automation:

• Ansible (configuration management, automation)

• Jenkins (CI/CD pipelines, job management)

• Good understanding of DevOps practices (Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment)

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Red Hat JBoss / WildFly

• Experience with Oracle WebLogic

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.)

• Scripting skills (Shell, Python, etc.)

Our Offer:

• Competitive remuneration on B2B contract

• Option to activate Medicover and Multisport on preferential terms

• Access to Mindgram – mental health & well-being platform

• Free gym at Q22

• Personal development – internal online / onsite BeTalks

• Referral bonus program

• International environment