Job Title: Middleware Administrator (JBoss / Tomcat / WebLogic)
Job Location: Hybrid [3 days in Office]- Hartford, CT, USA.
** Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Middleware Administrator to install, configure, and manage enterprise middleware platforms including JBoss EAP, Apache Tomcat, and Oracle WebLogic. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, performance, and security of middleware infrastructure supporting critical enterprise applications, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 to $112,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
In this role, you will
Install, configure, and maintain JBoss EAP, Apache Tomcat, and Oracle WebLogic across development, UAT, and production environments.
Monitor server health, performance, and availability; proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure system stability.
Manage application deployments, patches, and version upgrades with minimal business impact and downtime.
Configure and manage clustering, load balancing, and failover mechanisms to ensure high availability and resilience.
Administer SSL certificates, keystores, and middleware security policies.
Troubleshoot complex application server issues using thread dumps, heap dumps, and GC logs.
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams for incident resolution and root cause analysis.
Maintain comprehensive documentation including runbooks, SOPs, and configuration baselines.
Support disaster recovery (DR) drills and ensure adherence to RTO/RPO objectives.
Participate in on-call support for P1/P2 incidents and ensure timely resolution.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)
8+ years of hands-on experience in middleware administration.
Strong expertise in:
JBoss EAP (6.x / 7.x)
Apache Tomcat (8.x / 9.x)
Oracle WebLogic (12c / 14c) (domain configuration, clusters, managed servers)
Experience with Java application deployments (WAR / EAR / JAR).
Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration.
Experience configuring clustering, load balancing, and high availability environments.
Proficiency in troubleshooting performance and memory issues (heap/thread analysis).
Preferred Skills
Experience with LDAP, SSO, and SAML authentication integrations.
Scripting experience using Shell, Python, or Ansible for automation.
Understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and load balancers (Apache HTTPD, F5, Nginx).
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Nagios.
Working knowledge of ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management).
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Work model:
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is hybrid role requiring 3 days a week at the client site in Hartford, CT, USA.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
“Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
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