Middleware Engineer

West 4th Strategy, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,613 - 129,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k contribution options

Paid sick time

Job summary

A New York technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Middleware Engineer for the NYC Department of Social Services. The role involves conducting inventories of middleware components, configuring settings for various technologies, and participating in migration activities. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in middleware technologies, strong Java/JEE skills, and familiarity with tools like IBM Integration Bus and Oracle SQL Developer. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SDLC experience with strong focus on middleware technologies.
• 5+ years Proficient in Java/JEE, ESQL, XML, XSD, WSDL, XSLT, XPath.
• 5+ years of Deep expertise with middleware tools like IIB, ACE, MQ.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a detailed inventory of existing middleware components.
• Configure certificates, queues, endpoints, and policies.
• Participate in cutover activities including DNS updates and configuration changes.

Skills

Java/JEE

ESQL

XML

XSD

WSDL

XSLT

XPath

IBM Integration Bus (IIB)

App Connect Enterprise (ACE)

IBM MQ

Oracle SQL Developer

Azure

IBM DataPower

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MQ Explorer

Job description

We need an experienced Middleware Engineer at the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS enhances the quality of life for all New Yorkers by providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and economic needs, supported by IT Services (ITS) which operates the critical technology infrastructure behind the agency’s programs. DSS is currently executing a large-scale Data Center Co-location and Migration Project to consolidate multiple data centers into a new facility at 11 MetroTech in Brooklyn, replacing end-of-life infrastructure and mitigating risk of service disruption to agency operations. In this role, you will conduct a detailed inventory of existing middleware components including IBM IIB, ACE, Apache, DataPower, and MQ, identify all dependencies and integrations with upstream and downstream systems, configure certificates, queues, endpoints, and policies, and participate in cutover activities including DNS updates, configuration changes, and service restarts. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a detailed inventory of existing middleware components including IBM Integration Bus (IIB), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), Apache, IBM DataPower, and IBM MQ.
• Identify all dependencies and integrations with upstream/downstream systems to support seamless migration planning.
• Configure certificates, queues, endpoints, and policies for platforms like IIB, ACE, MQ, and DataPower.
• Perform end-to-end testing and validation of middleware services for performance, availability, and resilience in the new infrastructure.
• Perform health checks using monitoring tools and logs.
• Participate in cutover activities including DNS updates, configuration changes, service restarts, and sanity checks.

Required Skills / Experience

• 8+ years of SDLC experience with strong focus on middleware technologies.
• 5+ years Proficient in Java/JEE, ESQL, XML, XSD, WSDL, XSLT, XPath.
• 5+ years of Deep expertise with IBM Integration Bus (IIB), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM MQ, and associated development tools.
• Minimum of 5 years of Hands‑on experience with Oracle SQL Developer, MQ Explorer, and working knowledge of Azure and IBM DataPower.
• Strong understanding of SOA, EAI, and integration best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to interface between technical and business teams.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field – preferred

Details

• Location: Brooklyn, NY
• Client: NYC Department of Social Services
• Work Authorization: Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
• Work Hours: 8 hours per day. 1 unpaid hour for lunch
• Employment Classification: W2 Hourly
• Relocation: Not eligible for relocation benefits.
• Compensation: $68.68 - $93.75/hr commensurate on experience
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options; paid sick time

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.