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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Middleware Team Lead - **Company:** IPTA TENNIS LLC - **Location:** Radford, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Oracle WebLogic Server, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, CompTIA Security+, Web Development, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, JSON, WildFly (JBoss AS), Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Oracle (Applications), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Web Services, Web Services Description Language, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, System Availability, Apigee, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Api Management, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9036962/middleware-team-lead ## About the Role We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for: * Smart people with a passion for technology * Ability to solve challenging business problems * Self-directed professionals * Hunger to continually learn and grow, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field * Minimum 8 years of middleware/web development experience * Minimum 3 years in team leadership role * CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days) * Oracle Certified Professional (WebLogic) or equivalent certification * Expert knowledge of Java EE application servers * Experience with web services and API development * Active Security Clearance Required Desired Qualifications * Experience with containerized middleware (Docker, Kubernetes) * Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Kong) * Scripting experience (Python, Bash) * Experience with microservices architecture * Cloud middleware experience (AWS, Azure) Technical Skills * Oracle WebLogic, Red Hat JBoss, Apache Tomcat * REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, WSDL * API gateways, ESB, messaging (MQ, Kafka) * Java EE, Spring Framework * Load balancing, clustering, high availability ## Description IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods., IPTA is seeking a Middleware Team Lead to oversee middleware integration and web services supporting Army enterprise applications. This role requires expertise in application servers, messaging systems, and API management to ensure seamless application interoperability and high availability., * Lead middleware engineering team supporting enterprise applications * Manage WebLogic, JBoss, and Apache Tomcat application servers * Design and implement web services (REST, SOAP) and API gateways * Configure and maintain messaging systems (MQ, Kafka) * Implement and manage service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutions * Monitor middleware performance and implement optimization strategies * Coordinate with application teams on integration requirements * Manage middleware patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities * Implement high availability and disaster recovery configurations * Ensure middleware security and compliance with DoD standards * Troubleshoot complex integration issues * Document middleware architectures and procedures ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)