Senior Middleware Engineer - Remote (Mulesoft, Kubernetes, Kafka)

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) enrollment

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Work-from-home options

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a full-time Middleware Engineer to join our client’s Chicago team. This position supports middleware infrastructure and integrations, with hybrid schedule and remote options for the right candidate.

The role emphasizes ongoing middleware configuration, performance monitoring, and upgrades to enable seamless communication across enterprise apps. The ideal candidate has strong experience with middleware platforms, MuleSoft, Kubernetes, and Kafka, and will work closely with

Qualifications

• Experience with design, configuration, and operation of middleware platforms.
• Ability to automate middleware deployment and administration using CI/CD tooling.
• Strong collaboration with developers and architects on integration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Developers and Architects during project initiation to define integration direction and approach to meet evolving business needs. Analyze, configure, test, document new or existing middleware systems to increase Company proficiency to meet present and future needs.
• Automate the implementation and configuration of middleware and integration products using CI/CD tools.
• Lead and coordinate operational tasks and incidents with offshore consultants.
• Analyze current processes to develop improvements and automate them where applicable.
• Monitor and manage performance and usage of the middleware environment.
• Develop, implement and document strategies for migration, consolidation and upgrade of middleware and integration components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in a timely, accurate manner to improve application performance and functionality.
• Responsible for the administration, maintenance, installation and operation of middleware components.
• Perform daily operational tasks and system reviews to ensure proper execution of scheduled tasks and resolution of issues or requests.
• Represent the Infrastructure and IT Middleware Department with respect to infrastructure needs and impact to application development projects and business initiatives, as needed.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.

Skills

Middleware

MuleSoft

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a full-time Middleware Engineer to join our client’s Chicago team. This position supports middleware infrastructure and integrations, with hybrid schedule and remote options for the right candidate.

The role emphasizes ongoing middleware configuration, performance monitoring, and upgrades to enable seamless communication across enterprise apps. The ideal candidate has strong experience with middleware platforms, MuleSoft, Kubernetes, and Kafka, and will work closely with