Middleware Engineer

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare solutions seeks a Middleware Support Specialist to collaborate with Datacenter and Cloud Operations teams. The role involves supporting Java and .NET applications, enhancing middleware performance, and managing containerized environments. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in software development, particularly with web applications and containerization technologies.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of relevant experience in software development required.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Java and .NET web applications hosted on IIS, Apache HTTPD, and Apache Tomcat.
• Assist in configuring, deploying, and maintaining middleware components in containerized environments using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Monitor web application performance and availability and perform root cause analysis for issues in hosted environments.

Skills

Web Application Support

Containerization Support

Application Runtime Environment Support

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware Tanzu

Java JRE

Apache Tomcat

MS BizTalk

Python

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will collaborate with Datacenter and Cloud Operations teams to support middleware platforms and applications across on-premises and cloud environments. Additionally, you will assist with automation and monitoring to enhance middleware performance and reliability. You must have attention to detail, be task-oriented, and accountable.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for Java and .NET web applications hosted on IIS, Apache HTTPD, and Apache Tomcat.
• Assist in configuring, deploying, and maintaining middleware components in containerized environments using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Monitor web application performance and availability and perform root cause analysis for issues in hosted environments.
• Collaborate with developers to support application deployment pipelines across traditional and containerized infrastructures.
• Perform basic configuration and tuning of web servers and application servers to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot HTTP/S connectivity issues, load balancer configurations, and application startup failures.
• Assist with building and maintaining Docker images and deployment manifests for applications running in Kubernetes or VMware Tanzu environments.
• Implement and maintain automation scripts for routine tasks such as container restarts, log rotation, and system health checks.
• Participate in patching and upgrading cycles for web and application servers, ensuring minimal service disruption.
• Document system configurations, deployment procedures, and support playbooks for internal knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in software development required.
• Web Application Support (Java, .NET, IIS, Apache HTTPD/Tomcat) required.
• Containerization Support (Docker, VMware Tanzu, Podman, Kubernetes) required.
• Application Runtime Environment Support (Java JRE, Apache Tomcat, MS BizTalk, Python) required.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.