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 - 3 to 5 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage WebLogic and/or JBoss application servers.

• Implement and manage SSL/TLS encryption for secure communication across environments.

• Troubleshoot middleware issues, including performance, connectivity, and security problems.

• Perform deployments, patching, and upgrades of middleware environments.

• Develop and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts for automation and operational efficiency.

• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of applications.

• Collaborate with database, network, and load balancer teams for end-to-end system integration.

• Support incident management, root cause analysis, and production issue resolution.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience with WebLogic and/or JBoss administration.

• Hands-on experience with SSL/TLS configuration and certificate management.

• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments (HP-UX, Linux, Solaris).

• Strong scripting skills (Shell/Unix scripting).

Good to Have Skills

• Understanding of database concepts (Oracle or other RDBMS).

• Knowledge of load balancers and networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, ports, firewalls).

• Experience working with enterprise infrastructure environments.

About Cognizant:

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About Cognizant:
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