Senior Middleware Engineer

The L3 Middleware Engineer (Solutions Engineering) is a senior technical role responsible for designing engineering and optimizing middleware platforms that support enterprise applications. This role focuses on solutions engineering advanced troubleshooting (L3) and driving modernization initiatives across cloud environments.

Position Responsibilities:

Solutions Engineering & Architecture

• Design and implement scalable secure and highly available middleware solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Partner with application infrastructure and DevOps teams to define integration patterns and platform strategies
• Lead solution design for application onboarding modernization and cloud migration initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend middleware technologies frameworks and architecture patterns

Advanced Support (L3) & Problem Resolution

• Act as L3 escalation point for complex middleware incidents and performance issues
• Perform deep root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes
• Drive proactive problem management and platform stability improvements

Platform Engineering & Optimization

• Engineer and optimize middleware platforms across cloud (Azure) and on-prem environments
• Implement high availability disaster recovery and performance tuning strategies

Cloud & Modernization

• Lead and support cloud migration strategies (On-Prem to Azure IaaS/PaaS)
• Design and implement cloud-native middleware solutions using Azure services

Security & Governance

• Implement security practices (TLS certificate lifecycle patching hardening)
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years experience in middleware engineering
• Strong experience in middleware platforms (WebSphere WebLogic Tomcat IIS)
• Strong experience with Azure and/or other cloud platforms (API Management Service Bus App Services)
• Knowledge of integration patterns and cloud migration
• Background on application development is a big plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• DevOps and CI/CD exposure
• Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Azure certifications

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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