Middleware Engineer

Cognizant; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Malaysia is seeking a Middleware Engineer to install, configure, deploy, and manage enterprise middleware platforms, including JBoss EAP, WebSphere, and Apache Tomcat, in a Malaysia-based environment.

You will optimise JVM settings, perform SSL/cert handling, and collaborate with infrastructure teams on load balancers, networking, and security policies. 6–9 years of hands-on middleware experience required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Unix/Linux administration and Shell scripting.
• Hands-on with JBoss, WebLogic, and MQ middleware.
• Strong knowledge of Java EE architecture and JVM tuning.
• Experience deploying WAR/EAR artifacts on middleware platforms.
• Experience with middleware administration, especially JBoss EAP and Tomcat.
• Basic networking knowledge on Linux/Unix systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy, and manage enterprise apps on JBoss, WebSphere, and Tomcat.
• Support middleware administration across JBoss EAP and Tomcat platforms.
• Perform SSL config, certificate management, and secure connectivity setup.
• Troubleshoot app server, messaging, and deployment issues in Unix/Linux envs.
• Work with MQ-based integrations and messaging connectivity/support.
• Tune JVM settings and assist WAR/EAR deployments.
• Automate ops tasks using shell scripting.
• Collaborate with infra teams on load balancers, proxies, networking, and firewall rules.

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

Shell scripting

Java EE

JVM tuning

WAR/EAR deployments

Middleware administration

Linux networking

Tools

JBoss

WebLogic

MQ

Apache Tomcat

JBoss EAP

Job description

Job Title: Middleware Engineer

Job Location: Malaysia

Experience - 6 to 9 years

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy, and manage enterprise applications using JBoss Application Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server, and Apache Tomcat.
• Support middleware administration activities across JBoss EAP and Apache Tomcat platforms.
• Perform SSL configuration, certificate management, and secure connectivity setup where applicable.
• Troubleshoot application server, messaging, and deployment issues in Unix/Linux environments.
• Work with MQ-based integrations and support messaging-related connectivity and stability.
• Tune JVM settings, analyze performance issues, and support WAR/EAR deployments.
• Automate operational tasks using shell scripting and Unix scripting.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on load balancers, reverse proxies, networking, and firewall rules.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience with Unix, RHEL, and Unix/Linux administration.
• Hands-on experience with JBoss, WebLogic, and MQ.
• Strong shell scripting and Unix scripting skills.
• Experience with installation, configuration, deployment, and management of enterprise applications on JBoss, WebSphere Application Server, and Apache Tomcat.
• Experience with middleware administration, especially JBoss EAP and Apache Tomcat.
• Strong understanding of Java EE architecture, JVM tuning, and WAR/EAR deployments.
• Experience working on Linux/Unix systems with basic networking knowledge.

Good To Have

• Familiarity with load balancing, reverse proxies such as Apache HTTPD and NGINX, and firewall rules. dice+1
• Knowledge of Oracle databases.
• Exposure to digital banking environments.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers’ modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

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