Middleware Engineer

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Date published Jul 14 2026
Location Kuala Lumpur, KL-Level 30 / Malaysia
Job category IT Infrastructure

Job Title: Middleware Engineer

Job Location: Malaysia

Experience - 6 to 9 years

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy, and manage enterprise applications using JBoss Application Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server, and Apache Tomcat.

• Support middleware administration activities across JBoss EAP and Apache Tomcat platforms.

• Perform SSL configuration, certificate management, and secure connectivity setup where applicable.

• Troubleshoot application server, messaging, and deployment issues in Unix/Linux environments.

• Work with MQ-based integrations and support messaging-related connectivity and stability.

• Tune JVM settings, analyze performance issues, and support WAR/EAR deployments.

• Automate operational tasks using shell scripting and Unix scripting.

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on load balancers, reverse proxies, networking, and firewall rules.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience with Unix, RHEL, and Unix/Linux administration.

• Hands-on experience with JBoss, WebLogic, and MQ.

• Strong shell scripting and Unix scripting skills.

• Experience with installation, configuration, deployment, and management of enterprise applications on JBoss, WebSphere Application Server, and Apache Tomcat.

• Experience with middleware administration, especially JBoss EAP and Apache Tomcat.

• Strong understanding of Java EE architecture, JVM tuning, and WAR/EAR deployments.

• Experience working on Linux/Unix systems with basic networking knowledge.

Good To Have

• Familiarity with load balancing, reverse proxies such as Apache HTTPD and NGINX, and firewall rules. dice+1

• Knowledge of Oracle databases.

• Exposure to digital banking environments.

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers’ modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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