Lead Apigee Kafka Middleware Engineer

*Position is bonus eligible*Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Lead Middleware Engineer with Apigee and Kafka experience. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production, non-production legacy and container-based environments. Candidate will provide technical expertise to Middleware staff, as well as manage day to day activities when called upon.Responsibilities:Install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as middleware on multiple operating system platforms.Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools.Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application servicesWrite complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and AnsibleProvide performance tuning of components and servicesDesign disaster recovery solutions for middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectivesResolve configuration related problemsResolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments.Assist production support and development staff in debugging middleware application defects.Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to middleware productsParticipate in or lead moderately or high complex projects.Properly secure middleware technologiesAdvise on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection.Manage day to day activities of the middleware staff when called upon to do so.Management of Vulnerabilities, SORT's, Password rotations and Certificate renewals.Qualifications:Excellent problem solving skills.Ability to work independently.Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks.Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge.Ability to work well in crisis situations.Ability to work under minimal supervisionFlexibility to be on call as per team' scheduleGood written and oral communication skills.Demonstrate accountability and TransparencyAbility to collaborate, cross train and maintain healthy team environmentTechnical Skills:Expert understanding of:Proxy/Reverse Proxy-oriented middleware (tools such as Apigee, Nginx, Apache in containers is a must)Systems administration and change management practicesJ2EE application services in containers and legacy systemsMessage-oriented middleware (tools such as Kafka, MQ)Internet/Web based technologiesITLT Best PracticesScripting and codingNetwork technologiesCI/CD tools ( Strong on Ansible, Terraform and Cloud Formation)Cloud native applicationsTechnologies used to support microservices (like RKE)File transfer protocols including SFTPEncryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)Security controls as applied to software technologies.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in a related area7-10 years of related experience withMinimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment.Minimum 3 supporting middleware technologiesCloud certification a plus.