Middleware Architect

Role: Middleware Architect

Company: Intellectt Inc

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Interview Mode: Online interview

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Middleware Architect to design, support, and optimize enterprise middleware infrastructure within a financial services environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Linux operating systems, enterprise messaging platforms, and middleware architectures, collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable integration solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and maintain robust middleware platforms and integration solutions across enterprise systems.

• Manage, configure, and administer Linux operating environments supporting critical financial middleware applications.

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise messaging and queueing architectures utilizing technologies such as Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, and RabbitMQ.

• Perform advanced diagnostic troubleshooting, systems analysis, and performance tuning across middleware infrastructure to ensure high availability and low latency.

• Define architecture standards, best practices, and integration patterns aligned with financial services security and operational requirements.

• Collaborate closely with application development, infrastructure, and security teams to align middleware capabilities with technical specifications.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture blueprints, system runbooks, and recovery procedures.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

• Proven experience as a Middleware Architect, Systems Analyst, or Solution Architect designing enterprise middleware environments.

• Strong hands-on background in Linux operating systems administration, configuration, and scripting.

• Deep practical expertise with enterprise messaging and streaming technologies, including Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, and RabbitMQ.

• Prior experience supporting mission-critical systems within a banking, financial services, or regulated corporate environment.

• Strong analytical, architectural design, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills in a hybrid work environment.

Pay Scale: To be discussed / Negotiable based on experience

Benefits: Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.