About the position
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for a Middleware Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.
We are seeking a highly skilled Middleware Resource with a minimum of 5 years of experience in middleware technologies and platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Java, JSON, SOAP, REST, IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), Spring Boot, and Linux/Unix environments. Additionally, the candidate should be proficient in working with DataPower, APIConnect, Business Automation Workflow (BAW), SQL Server, WebSphere Liberty Profile (WLP), Docker, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
What you will be doing:
- Design, develop, and maintain middleware solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
- Implement and manage APIs using REST and SOAP protocols.
- Configure and administer IBM WAS, WLP, and other middleware platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate middleware solutions with DataPower, APIConnect, and BAW.
- Ensure high availability and performance of middleware applications in Linux/Unix environments.
- Manage and optimize SQL Server databases for middleware applications.
- Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment of middleware services.
- Leverage Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management and deployment automation.
- Document processes and solutions using Jira and Confluence.
- Troubleshoot and resolve middleware-related issues efficiently.
What we are looking for:
- Completed BSc / IT degree or other related fields
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in middleware development and administration.
- Proficiency in Java, JSON, SOAP, REST, and Spring Boot.
- Hands-on experience with IBM WAS, WLP, and Linux/Unix systems.
- Experience with DataPower, APIConnect, and BAW integration.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server and database management.
- Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration.
- Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
- Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence for documentation and project tracking.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Java
- Springboot
- JSON
- SOAP
- Middleware
