Manager Software Engineering (Middleware)

TL;DR

Manager Software Engineering (Middleware): Leading the implementation, configuration, and support of middleware and messaging platforms with an accent on application integration, system design, and third-party solutions. Focus on optimizing middleware performance, ensuring high availability, and directing the resolution of complex production issues.

Location: Hybrid role (3 days a week in office), based in Chicago, Illinois or Coppell, Texas, USA.

Salary: $140,000–$165,000 plus 15% annual bonus

Company

hirify.global is actively seeking a Middleware Engineering Manager to join their team.

What you will do

• Lead implementation, configuration, and support of middleware and messaging platforms.
• Manage and mentor a technical team for application integration and system design.
• Oversee automation and CI/CD initiatives using Jenkins and Ansible.
• Monitor, tune, and optimize middleware performance, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Direct resolution of complex configuration and production issues.
• Establish security standards, documentation, and best practices.

Requirements

• Strong leadership with demonstrated experience managing technical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on expertise in systems administration, change management, J2EE services, and message-oriented middleware technologies.
• Advanced technical proficiency in cloud-native platforms, microservices, CI/CD tools, scripting, networking, and SFTP.
• In-depth knowledge of security and encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI) and software security controls.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Room to grow your skills.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement and technology stipend.
• Competitive benefits and generous PTO policy.