Software Engineer - Middleware (Apigee, Apache, Nginx)

Lead Associate Principal, Software Engineering MiddlewareSALARY: $150k - 170k plus 15% bonusLOCATION: DALLASOpen to h1b transfer, 3 days onsite and 2 days remoteLooking for a candidate that is strong in Middleware integration Proxy/reverse Proxy. Oriented Middleware working with apigee, nginx, Apache in containers a must. system administration j2ee application services in containers message Kafka MQ cicd strong ansible terraform cloud formation sftp pki infrastructure multi platform unix linux windows awsProvide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production, non-production Legacy and container-based environments.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 renewalsQualifications:Expert understanding of:Proxy/Reverse Proxy-oriented Middleware (tools such asApigee, Nginx, Apachein 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 technologies