Jobs in the United States

25+ jobs

Save this search

Added 1 min ago
Sr. Software Technical Support Manager (Remote)
A.C. Coy
Merrifield, VA
The Senior Software Technical Manager will serve as a senior technical resource supporting the Program Management team throughout software planning, maintenance, development, and production…
Added 3 mins ago
Sr. Structural Engineer
ERA Structural Engineering Inc.
Saint Paul, MN
ERA seeks a motivated Sr. Structural Engineer who is interested in growing a rewarding career. As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for working with a variety of clients,…
Added 3 mins ago
I
DevOps Engineer
Inspire11
Chicago, IL · 1 N Dearborn St. Chicago, IL
- Up to $10,000 USD / month
…generating opportunities in organizations using application development and data…
Added 5 mins ago
A
Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer
AECOM
Raleigh, NC
- $135,000 to $165,000 USD / year
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join our Transportation team in Raleigh, NC. This position will provide technical leadership and engineering…
Added 9 mins ago
ID&C Enterprise Project Engineer
BNH
Arnold AFB, TN
Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an ID&C Enterprise Project Engineer, supporting Test Operations and Sustainment II (TOS II) at Arnold Air Force Base,…
Added 10 mins ago
Senior Civil Engineer
Apex Companies
Portland, OR
8+ years' experience as a consulting engineer providing design and project management of land development and municipal projects
Added 13 mins ago
A
Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Sunnyvale, CA
- $105 USD / hour
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThe primary role of an Electrical Engineer is to design, develop, test, and oversee the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment,…
Added 13 mins ago
A
Substation Engineer
Actalent
Phoenix, AZ
- $55 to $85 USD / hour
Job Title: Substation Project Engineer / ManagerJob DescriptionThis role leads and executes substation engineering projects of varying sizes and complexity, from initial scope and proposal…
Added 13 mins ago
IT - Software Engineer III
Bozzuto's, Inc.
Cheshire, CT
The Software Engineer III will design, develop, modify, and implement software solutions to support business operations within a fast-paced distribution center. This role involves…
Added 14 mins ago
Loads & Dynamics Engineering Manager
The Boeing Company
Hazelwood, MO
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience)…
Added 14 mins ago
Flight Engineering Manager (Guidance Navigation & Control))
The Boeing Company
Hazelwood, MO · St. Louis City, MO
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience)…
Added 14 mins ago
GNC Engineering Manager
The Boeing Company
Hazelwood, MO
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience)…
Added 14 mins ago
Senior Flight Engineering Manager
The Boeing Company
Hazelwood, MO
Candidates must have at least three years of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager…
Added 17 mins ago
Learning & Development Program Manager, AWS Controls Engineering
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Herndon, VA
…responsible for defining the onboarding, training, and career development of Engineers, Technicians, and Program Managers on the AMER Controls Deployment, Service and Fleet (CDS) fleet. You…
Added 17 mins ago
Maintenance Manager
Amazon.com Services LLC
Shreveport, LA
…You will blend strategic planning, financial management, and leadership development while navigating between managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating with operations teams,…
Added 17 mins ago
Sr. Project Engineer
Pilgrim\'s
Marshville, NC · Sumter, SC · Nacogdoches, TX
The Senior Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and operational excellence across multiple processing plant projects. This position is responsible for leading the…
Added 19 mins ago
Hardware Engineer
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical engineer to assist in leading advanced program pursuits in a Hardware Engineering role. In this exciting role you will be assisting…
Added 19 mins ago
Data Engineer
TVS Services, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Experience in the full lifecycle of software development, such as Project Management, Business Requirements and Analysis, System Design/Architecture, Development including Coding, Quality…
Added 19 mins ago
Scientist/Engineer, Biologics Technical Operations - Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
United States
The Scientist/Engineer – Technical Operations becomes an expert in their assigned area, Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics, and serves as a key integrator with Process Engineering,…
Added 20 mins ago
Chief Engineer- Production
V2X
Indianapolis, IN
Role Overview: V2X is seeking a Production Chief Engineer within the Weapons System Integration (WSI) Team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Production Chief Engineer (CE) serves as the primary…
Added 21 mins ago
Project Director
STV Construction Incorporated
Roseville, CA
You’ll combine strategic leadership with hands-on project oversight, taking responsibility for successful delivery, financial performance, client satisfaction, team development, and…
Added 23 mins ago
Instrumentation Engineer, Sr
Quanta Power Solutions, LLC
Birmingham, AL
Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation, controls, and automation…
Added 23 mins ago
Instrumentation Engineer IV
Quanta Power Solutions, LLC
Birmingham, AL
Quanta Power Solutions, a Quanta Services company (NYSE: PWR), is seeking a highly experienced Instrumentation Engineer IV to lead the design, development, and implementation of…
Added 27 mins ago
Key Account Manager
Public Service Co. of OK
Tulsa, OK
Licenses/Certifications: Advanced degree or professional certification required, ex Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Project Management Professional (PMP),…
Added 28 mins ago
Environmental Engineer 6
CDM Smith
Bellevue, WA
…Bellevue office has an immediate need for an environmental engineer with a strong background in wastewater treatment, conveyance, and pumping system design to support projects in our Water…

Cognizant

Senior Middleware Engineer

Riverwoods, IL, United States

$100,000 to $115,000 USD / year

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Pay: $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
Experience: 10-12+ years of hands-on experience in Middleware Administration and Architecture.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Senior Middleware Engineer

Job Location: Hybrid [2-3 days in office]- Riverwoods, IL, USA

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), IBM MQ, Apache, Tomcat, and Middleware Infrastructure Architecture . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, administering, supporting, and optimizing enterprise middleware platforms that support critical business applications. This role requires strong troubleshooting capabilities, Linux administration skills, monitoring expertise, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, application, and business teams to deliver reliable and scalable middleware solutions.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is up between $100K- $115K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, install, configure, administer, and support enterprise middleware environments including IBM WebSphere Application Server, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat, and IBM MQ .
Monitor, maintain, and optimize WebSphere Application Server environments to ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security.
Perform application deployments, server configuration, patching, upgrades, and environment migrations across development, testing, and production platforms.
Troubleshoot complex middleware, application, and infrastructure issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
Collaborate with application development, cloud, infrastructure, network, and security teams to gather requirements and deliver middleware solutions.
Design and implement middleware architecture standards, best practices, and operational procedures.
Utilize monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Manage incident, problem, and change management activities in compliance with ITIL processes using ServiceNow (SNOW) .
Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, support guides, and knowledge articles.
Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and environment health assessments.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership teams regarding project delivery, operational status, and risk mitigation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for middleware platforms and operational processes.

Required Qualifications

10-12+ years of hands-on experience in Middleware Administration and Architecture.
Strong experience with:
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
IBM MQ
Apache HTTP Server
Apache Tomcat
Experience with installation, configuration, administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of WebSphere environments.
Strong understanding of Middleware Architecture, clustering, load balancing, failover, and high-availability solutions.
Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
Strong Linux/Unix administration knowledge.
Experience with shell scripting and automation.
Hands-on experience with Datadog monitoring and observability tools.
Working knowledge of ServiceNow and ITIL service management practices.
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
Exposure to cloud-hosted middleware platforms.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD implementations.
Experience with enterprise monitoring, logging, and performance management solutions.
Industry certifications related to IBM Middleware, Linux Administration, ITIL, or Cloud Technologies are desirable.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days in office at client location in Riverwoods, IL, USA.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Skills

IBM WebSphere
Oracle Application Server
Apache Tomcat
IBM Middleware
Troubleshooting
Linux
Apache HTTP Server
UNIX
Datadog
ServiceNow
ITIL
Problem solving
Communication skills
DevOps
CI/CD
Performance management
Cloud technologies

Report this job