Middleware Messaging Manager

***Position is bonus eligible***Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Middleware Messaging Manager. Candidate will drive the implementation and ongoing support of Middleware messaging team technologies in production and non-production environments.Responsibilities:Manage the team that will install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as middleware on multiple operating system platforms.Manage the team that will advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools.Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services.Oversee the team's efforts to write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and AnsibleProvide performance tuning of components and services.Design disaster recovery solutions for middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives.Ensure the team can resolve configuration related problems.Ensure the team and resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments.Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to middleware products.Lead high complex projects.Properly secure middleware technologiesAdvice on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection.Manage day-to-day activities of the middleware staff.Manage a team.Qualifications:[Required] Excellent critical thinking skills.[Required] Ability to work independently.[Required] Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks.[Required] Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge.[Required] Ability to work well in crisis situations.[Required] Ability to work under minimal supervision.[Required] Good written and oral communication skills.Technical Skills:[Required] Systems administration and change management practices.[Required] J2EE application services[Required] Message-oriented middleware.[Required] Internet / Web based technologies.[Required] ITLT Best Practices[Required] Scripting and coding.[Required] Network technologies[Required] CI/CD tools.[Required] Cloud native applications.[Required] Technologies used to support microservices.[Required] File transfer protocols including SFTP.[Required] Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)[Required] Security controls as applied to software technologies.At least 7 years of relevant experience including people management experienceAWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.