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Technology Domain Specialist - Middleware Engineer

Job Type: Contract
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted: 29 September 2025

We are seeking a highly skilled Middleware Resource with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our dynamic technology team. If you are passionate about building robust, high-performance integration and application solutions across modern and enterprise platforms, we want to hear from you.



Responsibilities

  • This role requires a unique blend of expertise in Java development, enterprise IBM platforms, modern APIs, and CI/CD automation.
  • You will be the technical anchor for designing, developing, and maintaining critical middleware solutions.
  • Development & APIs: Design and develop integration solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and managing APIs via REST and SOAP protocols.
  • Platform Administration: Configure and administer enterprise platforms including IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and WebSphere Liberty Profile (WLP) in Linux/Unix environments.
  • Integration: Collaborate on integrating services with specialized IBM components like DataPower, APIConnect, and Business Automation Workflow (BAW).
  • DevOps & Containerization: Utilize Docker for containerization, and leverage Azure DevOps to manage and automate our CI/CD pipelines.
  • Optimization: Ensure the high availability and performance of applications, including managing and optimizing SQL Server databases.


Mandatory Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years in middleware development and administration.
  • Core Java proficiency, including experience with Spring Boot.
  • Expertise in API protocols: JSON, SOAP, and REST.
  • Hands-on experience with IBM WAS and WLP.
  • Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.
  • Experience with IBM integration tools: DataPower, APIConnect, and BAW.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server and database management.
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts.
  • Proven experience using Azure DevOps for CI/CD.
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence for documentation and project tracking

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