Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Middleware) Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

Description Our Customer is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to work with our growing Middleware team, which is dedicated to the availability, performance, administration and capacity of several middleware tools. The engineer will design, implement and support enterprise integration solutions using IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE). This role will lead the middleware platform strategy, oversee integration development and ensure secure, reliable file transfers and message routing across enterprise systems and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development and support of global integration solutions including IBM SFG and IBM ACE.
• Manage and maintain middleware infrastructure for high availability, security and performance.
• Develop B2B file transfer workflows, partner onboarding processes and data transformations.
• Implement message flows, error handling, and integration patterns using IBM ACE.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of integration developers and engineers.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot middleware issues; perform root cause analysis and drive resolutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Skills IBM – SFG, Support, AWS or Azure, Resiliency, IBM ACE Top Skills Details IBM – SFG,Support,AWS or Azure,Resiliency Additional Skills & Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in Middleware or Enterprise integration roles
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) including partner onboarding, routing channels, and business process modeling.
• Knowledge in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) including ESQL, message flows, and integration nodes.
• Solid understanding of file transfer protocols (SFTP, AS2, FTP/S), B2B integration standards, and security (TLS, PGP).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting message flows, system logs, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Python, etc.) for automation and maintenance.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers. Preferred Skills
• Experience with containerized deployments
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk, Dynatrace or IBM MQ monitoring.
• Knowledge of cloud integration platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.

00 – $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Roseland,NJ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025. h4>

About TEKsystems:

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.