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# Middleware Architect

- **Company:** Intellectt, Inc
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, IBM WebSphere MQ, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Information Technology, Low Latency, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/614dc6a4-bcfd-4c5c-a4b7-8c076eeb14ff

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
 * Proven experience as a Middleware Architect, Systems Analyst, or Solution Architect designing enterprise middleware environments.
 * Strong hands-on background in Linux operating systems administration, configuration, and scripting.
 * Deep practical expertise with enterprise messaging and streaming technologies, including Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, and RabbitMQ.
 * Prior experience supporting mission-critical systems within a banking, financial services, or regulated corporate environment.
 * Strong analytical, architectural design, and problem-solving capabilities.
 * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills in a hybrid work environment.

## Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Middleware Architect to design, support, and optimize enterprise middleware infrastructure within a financial services environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Linux operating systems, enterprise messaging platforms, and middleware architectures, collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable integration solutions., * Architect, implement, and maintain robust middleware platforms and integration solutions across enterprise systems.

 * Manage, configure, and administer Linux operating environments supporting critical financial middleware applications.
 * Design, deploy, and support enterprise messaging and queueing architectures utilizing technologies such as Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, and RabbitMQ.
 * Perform advanced diagnostic troubleshooting, systems analysis, and performance tuning across middleware infrastructure to ensure high availability and low latency.
 * Define architecture standards, best practices, and integration patterns aligned with financial services security and operational requirements.
 * Collaborate closely with application development, infrastructure, and security teams to align middleware capabilities with technical specifications.
 * Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture blueprints, system runbooks, and recovery procedures.