Middleware Engineer III

Benefits: REMOTE Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Middleware Engineer III (IBM APIC & IBM MQ) Location: Remote, USA (Must work EST Hours) Duration: Long Term Contract Required Skills * IBM API Connect (APIC) * IBM MQ (MQSeries) * IBM DataPower * IBM ACE / IBM Integration Bus (IIB) * Kafka * OpenShift * WebSphere * Tomcat * Java, Python, Node.js, SQL * Azure Cloud (Preferred) * DevOps / Infrastructure Automation * Middleware Administration & Production Support We are seeking a Middleware Engineer III with strong experience supporting enterprise middleware platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installation, deployment, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of IBM middleware technologies in a production environment. Responsibilities * Administer IBM MQ, IBM API Connect (APIC), DataPower, Kafka, WebSphere, OpenShift, Tomcat, and IBM ACE/IIB environments. * Perform middleware installation, configuration, deployment, upgrades, and monitoring. * Troubleshoot production issues and provide advanced problem resolution. * Support enterprise application integrations across on-premises and cloud platforms. * Develop and maintain middleware documentation and operational procedures. * Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams on deployments and system improvements. * Participate in scheduled maintenance and production support activities. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 5+ years of Middleware Engineering experience. * Strong hands-on experience with IBM APIC and IBM MQ. * Experience with IBM DataPower, Kafka, OpenShift, WebSphere, and IBM ACE/IIB. * Experience with Java, Python, Node.js, or SQL. * Experience supporting cloud integrations (Azure preferred). * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. This is a remote position.