Middleware Team Lead

Job Description Middleware Team LeadRadford, VA (On-Site)IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.Our Team:We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:Smart people with a passion for technologyAbility to solve challenging business problemsSelf-directed professionalsHunger to continually learn and growPosition SummaryIPTA is seeking a Middleware Team Lead to oversee middleware integration and web services supporting Army enterprise applications. This role requires expertise in application servers, messaging systems, and API management to ensure seamless application interoperability and high availability.ResponsibilitiesLead middleware engineering team supporting enterprise applicationsManage WebLogic, JBoss, and Apache Tomcat application serversDesign and implement web services (REST, SOAP) and API gatewaysConfigure and maintain messaging systems (MQ, Kafka)Implement and manage service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutionsMonitor middleware performance and implement optimization strategiesCoordinate with application teams on integration requirementsManage middleware patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activitiesImplement high availability and disaster recovery configurationsEnsure middleware security and compliance with DoD standardsTroubleshoot complex integration issuesDocument middleware architectures and proceduresRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldMinimum 8 years of middleware/web development experienceMinimum 3 years in team leadership roleCompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)Oracle Certified Professional (WebLogic) or equivalent certificationExpert knowledge of Java EE application serversExperience with web services and API developmentActive Security Clearance RequiredDesired QualificationsExperience with containerized middleware (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Kong)Scripting experience (Python, Bash)Experience with microservices architectureCloud middleware experience (AWS, Azure)Technical SkillsOracle WebLogic, Red Hat JBoss, Apache TomcatREST, SOAP, XML, JSON, WSDLAPI gateways, ESB, messaging (MQ, Kafka)Java EE, Spring FrameworkLoad balancing, clustering, high availabilityIPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment related decisions.#clearance