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# Senior Middleware Engineer

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Riverwoods, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000 - $115,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Failover, Monitoring of Systems, IBM WebSphere MQ, IBM Websphere Application Server, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Server Administration, Shell Script, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Datadog, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, System Availability, IT Architecture, Software Troubleshooting, Servicenow
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=16cebaa27f4f0d83

## About the Role

* 10-12+ years of hands-on experience in Middleware Administration and Architecture.
 * Strong experience with:
 + IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
 + IBM MQ
 + Apache HTTP Server
 + Apache Tomcat
 * Experience with installation, configuration, administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of WebSphere environments.
 * Strong understanding of Middleware Architecture, clustering, load balancing, failover, and high-availability solutions.
 * Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
 * Strong Linux/Unix administration knowledge.
 * Experience with shell scripting and automation.
 * Hands-on experience with Datadog monitoring and observability tools.
 * Working knowledge of ServiceNow and ITIL service management practices.
 * Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
 * Exposure to cloud-hosted middleware platforms.
 * Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD implementations.
 * Experience with enterprise monitoring, logging, and performance management solutions.
 * Industry certifications related to IBM Middleware, Linux Administration, ITIL, or Cloud Technologies are desirable.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), IBM MQ, Apache, Tomcat, and Middleware Infrastructure Architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, administering, supporting, and optimizing enterprise middleware platforms that support critical business applications. This role requires strong troubleshooting capabilities, Linux administration skills, monitoring expertise, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, application, and business teams to deliver reliable and scalable middleware solutions., * Architect, install, configure, administer, and support enterprise middleware environments including IBM WebSphere Application Server, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat, and IBM MQ.

 * Monitor, maintain, and optimize WebSphere Application Server environments to ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security.
 * Perform application deployments, server configuration, patching, upgrades, and environment migrations across development, testing, and production platforms.
 * Troubleshoot complex middleware, application, and infrastructure issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
 * Collaborate with application development, cloud, infrastructure, network, and security teams to gather requirements and deliver middleware solutions.
 * Design and implement middleware architecture standards, best practices, and operational procedures.
 * Utilize monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
 * Manage incident, problem, and change management activities in compliance with ITIL processes using ServiceNow (SNOW).
 * Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, support guides, and knowledge articles.
 * Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and environment health assessments.
 * Communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership teams regarding project delivery, operational status, and risk mitigation.
 * Drive continuous improvement initiatives for middleware platforms and operational processes.