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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Middleware Engineer - **Company:** Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. - **Location:** Sioux Falls, SD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $76,158.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Apache Tomcat, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Linux, DevOps, Middleware, File Transfer, IBM Websphere Application Server, Internet Information Services (IIS), Linux Commands, OAuth, OpenID, Anypoint Studio, Ansible, Software Engineering, Azure Service Bus, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Okta, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Puppet, Restful APIs, Terraform, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Mulesoft, Confluent - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us9f8742b482a167ba2652527f7f48636d/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology or related IT field Preferred * Minimum 5 years' combined experience administering middleware applications (MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere, IIS or similar) Preferred * Experience working in Windows operating environments Required * Experience with DevOps tools and concepts (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and how these fit in CI/CD pipelines Preferred * Knowledge and understanding of building automation for cloud environments and associated tools desired * Previous experience in administering MuleSoft applications, including Anypoint Platform, Anypoint Studio preferred * Previous experience in administering Confluent Cloud applications, including Kafka, ksqlDB, Kafka connectors preferred * Proficient in event-based integrations, connectors and other tools for Amazon S3, Amazon MQ, HTTP REST APIs, OIDC/OAuth (Okta), Java libraries, relational databases, file shares preferred * Previous experience with Azure Service Bus, Amazon MQ, Managed File Transfer platforms, and OIDC/OAuth service provider/identity provider configurations preferred * Demonstrated knowledge of Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/PCF etc.) preferred * Understanding of Linux operating environments, Linux command line utility and automation scripting * Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of infrastructure as code and application development methodologies such as Agile * Demonstrated ability to deliver on project and task commitments * Willingness to work on a geographically-dispersed team * Strong interpersonal, oral communication and organizational skills * Proven analytical ability and problem solving skills ## Description Overview: Under general guidance, perform design and configuration of the Company's middleware infrastructure and platforms. Responsible forcommon middleware and integration infrastructure to support communication between multiple enterprise applications. Design, develop,configure, analyze, deploy and continually improve operation of middleware technologies. Responsibilities: * Partner with Developers and Architects during project initiation to define integration direction and approach to meet evolving business needs. Analyze, configure, test, document new or existing middleware systems to increase Company proficiency to meet present and future needs. * Automate the implementation and configuration of middleware and integration products using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools. * Lead and coordinate operational tasks and incidents with offshore consultants. * Analyze current processes to develop improvements and automate them where applicable. * Monitor and manage performance and usage of the middleware environment. * Develop, implement and document strategies for migration, consolidation and upgrade of middleware and integration components. * Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in a timely, accurate manner to improve application performance and functionality. * Responsible for the administration, maintenance, installation and operation of middleware components. * Perform daily operational tasks and system reviews to ensure proper execution of scheduled tasks and resolution of issues or requests. * Represent the Infrastructure and IT Middleware Department with respect to infrastructure needs and impact to application development projects and business initiatives, as needed. * Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation. * Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity). * As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands. * Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary. Qualifications, Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. 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