DeARX

Middleware Integration Specialist

DeARX  •  South Africa (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Location: Hybrid – Sandton
Contract Duration: 12 Months

We are seeking an experienced Middleware Engineer / Integration Specialist with strong expertise in enterprise middleware platforms and integration technologies. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in complex environments, designing and maintaining middleware solutions that enable seamless communication between critical systems.

You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting integration services across multiple platforms while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability within the organisations middleware ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain middleware and integration solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Develop and manage API integrations using REST and SOAP protocols.
  • Configure and administer IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and WebSphere Liberty Profile (WLP).
  • Integrate enterprise systems using DataPower, API Connect, and Business Automation Workflow (BAW).
  • Ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of middleware services across Linux/Unix environments.
  • Manage and optimise SQL Server databases supporting middleware applications.
  • Implement containerisation and deployment strategies using Docker.
  • Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and infrastructure teams.
  • Document solutions and processes using Jira and Confluence.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve middleware and integration issues in production environments.

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years' experience in middleware development or integration engineering.
  • Strong experience with:
    • Java Spring Boot
    • JSON
    • REST & SOAP APIs
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
    • WebSphere Liberty Profile (WLP)
    • Linux / Unix environments
  • Experience integrating systems using:
    • DataPower
    • API Connect
    • Business Automation Workflow (BAW)
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server and database management.

Advantageous Skills

  • Experience with Docker and containerisation.
  • Exposure to Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery environments.
  • Experience using Jira and Confluence for documentation and project tracking.

Key Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
DeARX

About DeARX

DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd, established in 2001, is a South African based company focused on providing Information Technology business solutions, products and consulting to customers in various industries.

The business is structured into 2 divisions:

DeARX Resourcing: specialists in temporary and permanent recruitment.

DeARX Managed Services: delivers end-to-end systems integration solutions across a wide spectrum of technologies, with deep specialisation in cloud-native platforms, DevOps, identity management, and data integration. Our services span the full integration lifecycle—from assessment and architecture to deployment, monitoring, and support—anchored by a strong foundation in technologies such as IBM, WSO2, Apache Camel, Kubernetes, and AWS. We offer a robust integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) model, deployable across cloud and on-premise environments, enabling clients to retain control, scale flexibly, and integrate securely across hybrid infrastructures. With a proven track record of crafting pragmatic, high-performing solutions backed by automation, observability, and continuous delivery practices, we help clients unlock lasting value and innovation in their digital ecosystems

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Randburg, ZA
Year Founded
2001
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