Middleware Developer
みどるうぇあかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role specializing in the design, development, customization, and operation of middleware positioned between the OS and applications.
Description
Middleware developers handle the design, development, customization, performance tuning, and maintenance of software products that form the foundation of enterprise systems, such as application servers, messaging middleware, and database integration middleware. Taking into account integration requirements with OS, networks, and databases, they are responsible for cluster configurations, failover designs, and implementations of high availability and scalability, while collaborating with application development teams and operations teams. When incidents occur, they identify root causes through log analysis and debugging and perform rapid recovery. They also continuously optimize the infrastructure by handling new version support, security patch applications, automation script creation, and more.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of cloud-native and microservices adoption, demand is expected to increase for middleware engineers with skills in container environments and AIOps-based operations automation.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Good at spotting problems / Patient
Work Style
Emergency / Flex / Project-based / Remote / Team Development
Career Path
Junior Middleware Engineer → Middleware Specialist → System Architect → Tech Lead → IT Infrastructure Manager
Required Skills
Basic Database Knowledge / Basic Network Knowledge / Experience in Installing and Configuring Middleware Products / Linux/Unix / Programming Languages / Shell Script Creation
Recommended Skills
Cloud Platforms / Container Technology / Infrastructure Automation / Monitoring Tools (Zabbix/Prometheus) / Security Technologies
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To design and evaluate the complex configurations and performance requirements of middleware. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because configuration errors can lead to system-wide failures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Middleware technologies are diverse and require continuous learning. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigating and resolving failure causes occurs frequently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
- Oracle Certified Java Programmer
- Red Hat Certified Engineer
Aliases
- Middleware Engineer
- Middleware Programmer
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