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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud / Middleware Engineer - **Company:** Gainwell Technologies - **Location:** Madison, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $101,700.0 - $145,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Oracle WebLogic Server, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, System Configuration, Middleware, Cloud Services, Oracle Apex, Software Deployment, Apex Code, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, AWS Fargate, Apache Kafka, Route53, Api Gateway, Confluent - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usa72751026242d8f62e7d27e60e3bbbe6 ## About the Role * 10+ years of IT experience * 6+ years of relevant experience as a middleware engineer with following key skills: * Oracle WebLogic, Oracle APEX, Tomcat and Confluent Kafka. * Software installations, upgrades, and patching for WebLogic domains, APEX applications, and Confluent Kafka clusters * Support AWS service including EC2, API Gateway, S3, ECS, EKS, Fargate, Lambda, WAF, Route53 and CloudTrail * Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems administration, both on-prem and in a cloud environment. * AWS Certification preferred. ## Description As a AWS Cloud/Middleware Engineer at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve - a community's most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare's biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position. Your role in our mission The ideal candidate is familiar with the AWS platform and its cloud service offerings and has a deep understanding of cloud architecture and design with Middleware skills. * Performs moderately complex systems and Cloud Middleware administration tasks across Oracle WebLogic, Oracle APEX, Tomcat and Confluent Kafka. * Monitors, analyzes, and tunes Middleware systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. * Oversees software installations, upgrades, and patching for WebLogic domains, APEX applications, and Confluent Kafka clusters. * Collects and analyzes system metrics for capacity planning; develops and implements capacity strategies in coordination with senior IT staff. * Support AWS service including EC2, API Gateway, S3, ECS, EKS, Fargate, Lambda, WAF, Route53 and CloudTrail. * Perform troubleshooting and root cause-analysis. * Assists in the design and configuration of complex middleware and application environments to meet enterprise application demands. * Recommends and implement enhancements to system performance and reliability using best practices and automation. * Manages patching and maintenance activities to maintain the security and stability of middleware and application servers. * Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation of system configurations, standard operating procedures, and technical workflows. * Serves as a key point of contact for application teams and end-users, responding to complex system-related issues and requests. * Provides technical mentorship and guidance to junior administrators and support staff. * Participate in incident calls and on-call rotations. * Support DR activities, * HYBRID ROLE: Considering applicants who live within a 30+ mile radius of Gold River, California who are able work onsite 2 days per week. May require additional onsite to attend meetings and collaborations in the office as needed. * Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%) * Preference goes to Hybrid however will consider Remote for candidates outside of a 90 mile radius of Gold River, California. * Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs and travel as required. * Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation. * The deadline to submit applications for this posting is May 29th, 2026 ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Reliable scalability: How Amazon.com scales on AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/983-reliable-scalability-how-amazon-com-scales-on-aws) - [Hate organising your photos? 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