Middleware Engineer

The Opportunity

Cordova is seeking a highly skilled Middleware Engineer to lead the daily administration and strategic management of our clients data integration this role you will act as a critical connector partnering with Enterprise Architects and IT teams to manage seamless data flow between internal systems and cloud applications.

Using platforms such as Mulesoft (Anypoint) Axway MFT and Next Axiom you will design and configure distributed middleware that binds software components and applications into a coherent scalable architecture. This is a senior-level position that requires deep knowledge of integration patterns and a passion for automating complex manual tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Middleware Platform Management

• Administrative Oversight: Provide high-level support for the Anypoint Platform and Axway MFT maintaining a robust catalog of built services.

• API Solution Design: Translate business requirements into scalable global API solutions identifying opportunities for component reuse across the enterprise.

• Modernization: Identify and apply innovative technologies to update existing middleware ensuring the infrastructure remains modern and efficient.

• Troubleshooting & Response: Lead incident response troubleshooting and patching efforts; coordinate with vendors on upgrades and design issues.

• Performance Tuning: Conduct ongoing monitoring and tuning of middleware platforms to ensure optimal end-to-end process execution.

Planning & Technical Leadership

• Project Preparation: Decompose complex projects into actionable work packages and provide detailed estimates for technical roadmaps.

• Architectural Alignment: Ensure development teams are aligned with the architectural direction scope and quality standards for all integration projects.

• Process Standardization: Develop and implement standard processes for the installation and maintenance of middleware components.

General Operational Excellence

• CI/CD & Automation: Build and manage CI/CD pipelines and automate manual tasks through scripting to increase accuracy.

• Continuous Improvement: Research and apply improved work methods maintaining a high level of industry awareness regarding modern integration practices.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure all integrations comply with security logging auditing and policy management standards.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Software Engineering: 5 years of software engineering experience with senior-level design capabilities.

• Middleware Expertise: 3 years of experience with Anypoint Platform (MuleSoft) Axway MFT and API Management.

• SOA & Web Services: Fluency in XML SOAP WSDL XSD and RESTful standards.

• Database Programming: Strong experience with JDBC and relational databases like SQL Server or Oracle.

• Methodologies: Experience with Agile Iterative and Waterfall delivery models as well as Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Technical Proficiencies

• Languages: Proficiency in Java and Groovy.

• Version Control: Experience with BitBucket/Git SVN or TFS.

• Desired Skills: Familiarity with Jenkins Ansible SharePoint and server architecture configuration.

Core Competencies

• Collaborative Leadership: A team player who shares knowledge and mentors colleagues.

• Organization: Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities.

• Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and professionally to both technical and business audiences.

Required Experience:

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