Middleware Specialist jobs in Saint Louis, MO

Job Title:         Middleware Developer

Location:         Greater St. Louis, MO

Start Date:      Immediate

About Gateway:

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of Middleware Developer. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.

Gateway’s Beliefs About People:

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally at work. We need a clear vision for where the company is going and how we can contribute to it. At Gateway, we lookout for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company's vision. We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway's beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.  

Expected Outcomes and Requirements: 

• Design, develop, and implement middleware solutions to facilitate communication between disparate systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-function teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective middleware solutions.
• Integrate various software components, systems, and applications using middleware technologies to ensure smooth data flow and communications.
• Work closely with other developers and system architects to ensure seamless integration of middleware solutions with existing systems.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of middleware applications to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to middleware components and their interactions with other systems.
• Configure and maintain middleware platforms, ensuring they align with the organization’s security and performance standards.
• Implement and manage middleware configurations based on project requirements.
• Create comprehensive documentation and cataloging for middleware solutions, including design specifications, installation instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Keep documentation up to date with changes and enhancements to middleware systems.
• Collaborate with other developers, system administrators, and business analysts to understand and address integration needs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other teams involved in the development and maintenance of integrated systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related degree. Combination of work experience and education will be considered. 
• Proven experience as a Middleware Developer, or similar role, with track record of successful middleware implementations.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of middleware technologies such as Apace, Kafka, IBM MQ, Rabbit MQ, and similar.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C , PHI, Python, etc. 
• Familiarity with API development and integration patterns.
• Experience with containerization technologies; Docker and/or Kubernetes a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey technical concepts and language to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities with a solution-focused delivery.

• Seeing your work make a positive difference in the lives of our served communities. 
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time-off, flexible environment). 
• Locally owned, friendly, innovative company with high growth projections. 
• Career development. 
• To learn skills and participate in critical projects in all areas of the business.