Senior Middleware Application Server Engineer

Position Title: Senior Middleware Application Server Engineer Location: Remote (Applicable locations: Richmond, VA; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Cleveland, OH; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO; Dallas, TX; or San Francisco, CA) Position Status: 1-Year Contract (Strong possibility of extension or permanent hire) Position Description: We’re seeking a Senior Middleware Application Server Engineer to join a high-impact technology team supporting the Federal Reserve System. This role will focus on designing, automating, and modernizing enterprise middleware frameworks across WebSphere environments, with a strong emphasis on AWS, Ansible, and CI/CD pipeline automation. As a senior contributor, you’ll collaborate with cloud, application, and security teams to build scalable solutions that enhance the reliability and performance of mission-critical applications. You’ll play a key part in shaping architectural frameworks that define the future of enterprise middleware and automation at scale. Required Skills & Experience: • IBM WebSphere Application Server (ND/Base): Expert-level knowledge including installation, configuration, automation, administration, and high availability setup. • WebSphere Liberty: Advanced hands-on experience in both virtualized and containerized environments (Podman, OpenShift/OCP). • Automation: Proven ability to design and write Ansible playbooks and workflows for large-scale deployments. • Cloud & CI/CD: Experience leveraging AWS services, containers, and pipeline automation to streamline middleware operations. • Programming/Scripting: Proficient in Java, Shell scripting, Python, and PowerShell. • Architecture & Design: Strong understanding of application server architecture, patterns, and enterprise integration. • Security: Working knowledge of certificate management and secure configuration practices. • Agile Delivery: Background working within Agile/Scrum frameworks. • Bonus Skills: Familiarity with Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, or NGINX is a plus. • Tools: Proficiency with Excel (formulas, pivot tables) and PowerPoint for documentation and presentations. About Seneca Resources: At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm — we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. Our consultants enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.