Data Center Engineer – Middleware

Data Center Engineer – Middleware

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Data Center Middleware Engineer to support, manage, and optimize middleware platforms within a mission-critical data center environment. This role involves ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of middleware components that serve as a bridge between operating systems, applications, and databases in large-scale enterprise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain middleware platforms (e.g. WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Apache Tomcat)
• Monitor middleware services to ensure optimal performance and uptime
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to application servers, messaging systems, and integration layers
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams on system integration and environment stability
• Implement patches, upgrades, and security configurations according to policy and standards
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning of middleware environments
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, procedures, and changes
• Ensure alignment with ITIL processes and support 24/7 availability requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience with enterprise middleware technologies in large-scale environments
• Strong understanding of application server architecture, load balancing, and failover mechanisms
• Knowledge of scripting (e.g. Bash, Python) for automation and system maintenance
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems and basic networking concepts
• Ability to perform in high-availability and mission-critical environments
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift rotation
• Experience with monitoring tools and log analysis platforms is a plus