Comptroller - Middleware Engineer VI

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionApplications must be filed at:endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.Please note that this job posting can be closed without noticeand earlier than the closing date indicated in the postingif a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for youInnovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptrollerand#8217;s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more The Comptrollerand#8217;s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texasand#8217; chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.Clickhereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollerand#8217;s officeABOUT THE DivisionGeneral descriptionThe Middleware Team in Information Technology division is a mission critical team that provides exceptional customer service for the Texas Comptroller of Public accounts tax applications portfolio. We are seeking an experienced Middleware Engineer to join our team supporting our custom applicationsand#8217; infrastructure, while working closely with the Web Applicationand#8217;s development teams and various other IT teams. As part of the Middleware Team, you will be continually challenged and directly contribute to the success of IT. Youand#8217;ll be involved in day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of infrastructure for full-stack and micro-services-based solutions, enterprise software maintenance/upgrades, platform monitoring, incident response and resolution, security, stability, performance, and availability. You are a great fit for this position if you are self-motivated, are exceptional at attention to details, have excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and work well in a team environmentWork HoursWork Hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40-hour week, Monday and#8211; Friday. Occasionally work additional hours on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, including working on-call 24 hours a day during a rotation. Hours may change based on business need.Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 3 days/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:and#8226; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelorand#8217;s degree.and#8226; Six (6) years of general technology experience in either softwa e development, server administration, or middleware administrationand#8226; Six (6) years of experience with middleware system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting in multiple technology stacks.and#8226; Four (4) year of experience with system programming/scripting for automation in Ansible, Python, BASH scripts, Perl or similar.Preferred Qualifications:and#8226; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelorand#8217;s degree in information systems, computer science or related field.and#8226; Experience with web application and web services development and/or deployments.and#8226; Experience with Amazon AWS, MuleSoft, IBM WebSphere Liberty, Red Hat OpenShift, ForgeRock, Red Hat DataGrid, SAG BigMemory MAX, Apache httpd, Apache Tomcat, Form.io or similar systems in Linux or Windows.and#8226; Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Amazon Linux, or other Linux distributions.and#8226; Experience monitoring server and application performance in Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar monitoring tools.and#8226; Experience in establishing and maintaining security configuration hardening of middleware systems to CIS or DISA STIG benchmarks.Substitutions:One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience in middleware system management and administration may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis up to 4 years (120 semester hours).In this role you will:Provides systems administration.and#8226; Installs, configures, tests, upgrades, and maintains middleware services and software.and#8226; Utilizes agency ticketing system to enter and track problems and work requests.and#8226; Monitors and responds to system and application performance and alertsand#8226; Participates in rotating 24x7 on-call schedule.and#8226; Participates in disaster recovery testing and events.and#8226; Automates routines using scripting and other programming languages.and#8226; Completes all required and assigned training before due date.Provides architectural and systems analysis.and#8226; Architects modifications and enhancements and supports technical and business needs of the agency.and#8226; Analyzes existing procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.and#8226; Ensures middleware services adheres to agency standards, policies, and procedures.and#8226; May serve as technical lead on projects as necessary.and#8226; May represent team during meetings and projects.and#8226; Stays informed on latest developments in middleware technologies and applications.and#8226; Develops and maintains accurate system and architectural documentation for middleware systems and processes.and#8226; Conducts training of staff prior to implementation of systems, provides advice and guidance during and post implementation.and#8226; Oversees, trains, and mentors other team members on adherence to accepted operating proceduresand#8226; Supports management with budgeting and compliance processes.Develops and maintains system and architectural documentation for agency web applications and middleware systems.Performs other duties as assignedMaximize Your EarningsAt the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offeringIf you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for youImportant Note to the Candidate:Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.MILITARY PREFERENCETo receive MI

Created: 2026-01-23