Middleware platform engineer

Middleware Platform EngineerLocation: Miami, FL OnsiteKey ResponsibilitiesStrong experience in working on Telecom domain projects.Cluster Provisioning & Onboarding: Lead the end-to-end implementation and onboarding of new application teams onto RabbitMQ (messaging) and ZooKeeper (configuration/coordination) platforms.Automated Implementation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible to automate the deployment, scaling, and configuration of middleware clusters.Telecom-Scale Integration: Ensure middleware setups meet strict telecom requirements for high availability (HA), low latency, and massive throughput for call processing and billing data.Performance Tuning: Optimize RabbitMQ exchange types, queue mirroring, and ZooKeeper quorum settings to handle bursty telecom traffic patterns.Security & Compliance: Implement secure onboarding protocols, including SSL/TLS encryption, LDAP/Active Directory integration, and RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for all provisioned services.Migration & Upgrades: Manage version upgrades and data migrations for existing middleware instances with zero downtime to the client's core services.Required Technical SkillsMessaging Middleware: Expert-level knowledge of RabbitMQ (Cluster setup, Shovel/Federation plugins, and Policy management).Distributed Coordination: Strong experience managing ZooKeeper ensembles (Quorum configuration, Snapshots, and Troubleshooting).Provisioning Tools: Hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, or Chef for automated lifecycle management.Linux Systems: Deep understanding of Linux OS (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) including kernel tuning and network troubleshooting.Monitoring: Familiarity with monitoring middleware health using Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.Qualifications4+ years of experience in Middleware Engineering, DevOps, or System Administration.Proven experience in onboarding/implementation projects within an enterprise environment (Telecom domain highly preferred).