Middleware Engineer

Position Title: Middleware Engineer (WebSphere / Liberty / OpenShift) Location: Remote - must reside near one of the following cities: Richmond, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, San Francisco Clearance Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required Position Status: 12-Month Contract (Extension or Conversion Possible) Pay Rate: $65-$75/hour Position Description We are seeking a Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in IBM WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift, and enterprise middleware infrastructure to support mission-critical systems. This role focuses on high-availability architecture, performance optimization, containerized deployments, and platform reliability. You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, deploy, and support secure, scalable middleware environments that power large-scale enterprise applications. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who thrive in complex production environments, automation-driven infrastructure, and modern container platforms. Responsibilities Install, configure, administer, and support WebSphere Application Server (ND & Base) environments Design and implement high-availability architectures (clustering, load balancing, failover) Deploy and manage WebSphere Liberty on VMs and container platforms Orchestrate containerized middleware workloads in OpenShift Perform system upgrades, migrations, patching, and performance tuning Troubleshoot production issues and provide root-cause analysis Maintain secure system environments and ensure compliance with enterprise standards Evaluate new middleware technologies and recommend improvements Support infrastructure growth planning and capacity forecasting Conduct integration testing for new platform releases and system updates Required Skills/Education Strong hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server administration Proven experience designing high-availability enterprise middleware systems Expertise in WebSphere Liberty deployments (VM-based + containerized) Experience with OpenShift container orchestration Background in middleware migrations, upgrades, and performance optimization Familiarity with enterprise repositories, IHS binaries, and server customization Ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues Strong documentation, automation, and scripting skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Candidates must currently be employed (background process may take several weeks) About Seneca Resources At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm-we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2026-03-10