Systems Operations Engineer

Location:

Iselin, NJ Salary:

$67.00 USD Hourly - $72.00

USD Hourly Description:

Middleware Operations Engineer (Apache/Tomcat)

Locations:

Iselin, NJ or Charlotte, NC (to be confirmed)

Employment Type:

Contract /

Contingent Experience Level:

Mid-Senior (5+ years) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Middleware Operations Engineer to support enterprise applications running on Apache and Tomcat environments. This role is focused on application and middleware troubleshooting , not operating-system administration or software development. The ideal candidate is a Linux-savvy middleware engineer who can quickly diagnose application issues, analyze logs, and collaborate across teams to resolve production incidents. Key Responsibilities Provide operational support for middleware platforms, primarily Apache and Tomcat Troubleshoot application and web server issues including: Application startup failures JVM memory and performance issues Thread hangs and connection pool problems Deployment and configuration errors HTTP/S errors (4xx, 5xx, latency, timeouts) Perform log analysis and root-cause investigations Navigate Linux systems to monitor processes, services, and middleware components Restart and manage middleware services as needed Support application deployments, upgrades, and environment changes Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and leadership teams during high-impact issues Document procedures, troubleshooting steps, and operational processes Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Middleware Engineering, or Systems Operations Strong working knowledge of Linux (navigation, process monitoring, log review) Hands-on experience with Tomcat and web/application server environments Proven middleware troubleshooting skills (not OS-level administration) Experience supporting applications running on Apache and Tomcat Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required Technical Skills Linux (command-line navigation, process checking, log review) Apache and Tomcat administration Middleware troubleshooting and diagnostics Application log analysis JVM-based application support Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Monitoring and logging tools: Grafana Splunk ServiceNow Reporting or automation experience using: Excel Power BI Python Exposure to additional middleware platforms (WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, etc.) Soft Skills Ability to communicate clearly during production incidents Comfortable working in high-pressure, incident-driven environments Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams Methodical, logical troubleshooting approach By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

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