Middleware Migration & Integration Engineer

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a Middleware Migration & Integration Engineer for an onsite role in Brooklyn, NY or within the 5 boroughs to support enterprise application and data center migration initiatives. This role focuses on migrating and validating middleware platforms, ensuring seamless integration across systems, and maintaining high availability, performance, and security in modernized environments.

WHO WE ARE

UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade technology solutions. We partner with public sector and commercial clients to provide high-quality IT services across Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, and Systems Architecture. Our mission is to become an extension of our clients teams, delivering impactful and scalable solutions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• HSA/FSA options
• Pre-Tax Transportation Program
• Generous PTO and holiday package

MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of experience working in enterprise middleware, integration, or full stack development environments
• Hands-on experience with IBM middleware technologies, including IBM Integration Bus (IIB), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM MQ, and IBM DataPower
• Strong experience with integration technologies and protocols, including SOAP/REST services, XML/XSD, and messaging systems
• Experience configuring and managing certificates, queues, endpoints, and integration policies
• Proven experience supporting application migration or modernization initiatives
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API-first design, and DevOps practices
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE, ESQL, and SQL/PLSQL
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing strategies
• Strong understanding of security practices, including SSL/TLS, identity management, and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills

SCOPE OF SERVICES

• Conduct detailed inventory and assessment of middleware components, including IBM IIB, ACE, MQ, DataPower, and related services
• Identify and document system dependencies and integrations across upstream and downstream systems
• Configure and manage middleware components, including certificates, queues, endpoints, and integration policies
• Migrate and validate middleware services to new infrastructure environments, ensuring minimal disruption
• Perform end-to-end testing and validation of middleware services for performance, availability, and resilience
• Execute health checks and monitoring activities using logs and monitoring tools to ensure system stability
• Participate in cutover activities, including DNS updates, configuration changes, service restarts, and validation checks
• Support integration of middleware services within modernized, cloud-enabled, or containerized environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and messaging issues across distributed systems
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure seamless system interoperability
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures for middleware environments

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.