Middleware engineer Jobs in USA

Job Title: DevOps / Middleware Engineer Location: Pennington, NJ Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $73.67/hr (W2) Job ID: 407134 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Network / System Engineer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Windows IIS, RHEL/Linux, and middleware platforms such as WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat, and WebSphere and a proven ability to engineer and support highly available distributed systems, drive CI/CD deployments, and implement automation to improve reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities: Configure and update new applications, perform upgrades of existing infrastructure, and execute code deployments across environments. Administer and engineer highly available distributed systems on Windows and Linux. Build and roll out high availability and disaster recovery solutions for Linux and Windows infrastructure. Identify optimization opportunities and provide hands-on support to troubleshoot performance and functional issues in production and test environments. Collaborate with functional and technical experts to capture requirements and document process flows. Automate manual processes to improve deployment efficiency and effectiveness. Independently resolve common issues and modernize applications with current technologies. Partner with engineers, architects, and developers to meet project objectives and release timelines. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proficiency with Windows IIS and RHEL/Linux, including administration and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with middleware: WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat; knowledge of MuleSoft and BladeLogic components. Strong DevOps background with CI/CD tools and practices: Ansible, XL Release, Harness, Jenkins, Maven/Ant, JFrog Artifactory, GitHub/Bitbucket, Repliweb. Scripting skills: PowerShell and Unix/Linux shell scripting. Experience with monitoring and analytics tools: AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk. Familiarity with issue/request management systems: JIRA, Quality Center, Remedy. Background in application code deployments, environment management, and release operations across Windows and Linux. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to diagnose production issues. Experience Range: 6-8 years in relevant roles. Preferred Skills: Experience with process improvement to drive deployment efficiency and effectiveness. Exposure to GUI-based application and server transfers, automation tooling, and data analytics within the SDLC. Work Schedule & Support Expectations: Willingness to work a flexible shift schedule, including second shift on Sat/Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed as needed. Participation in a rotational weekend support and on-call schedule. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.