Middleware Integration Specialist at DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

• We are seeking an experienced Middleware Engineer / Integration Specialist with strong expertise in enterprise middleware platforms and integration technologies. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in complex environments, designing and maintaining middleware solutions that enable seamless communication between critical systems.
• You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting integration services across multiple platforms while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability within the organisations middleware ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain middleware and integration solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and manage API integrations using REST and SOAP protocols.
• Configure and administer IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and WebSphere Liberty Profile (WLP).
• Integrate enterprise systems using DataPower, API Connect, and Business Automation Workflow (BAW).
• Ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of middleware services across Linux/Unix environments.
• Manage and optimise SQL Server databases supporting middleware applications.
• Implement containerisation and deployment strategies using Docker.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and infrastructure teams.
• Document solutions and processes using Jira and Confluence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve middleware and integration issues in production environments.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in middleware development or integration engineering.
• Strong experience with:
• Java Spring Boot
• JSON
• REST & SOAP APIs
• Hands-on experience with:
• IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
• WebSphere Liberty Profile (WLP)
• Linux / Unix environments
• Experience integrating systems using:
• DataPower
• API Connect
• Business Automation Workflow (BAW)
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and database management.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with Docker and containerisation.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery environments.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for documentation and project tracking.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work independently and within a team