Sr Middleware Platform Architect

American Electric PowerColumbus, OH

About The Position

This is a senior hands‑on role responsible for operating and stabilizing complex middleware platforms while supporting a controlled transition away from legacy tooling (not expanding it). Essential Job Functions & Tasks Provide deep technical ownership for middleware/integration platforms (Camunda, n8n.io, webMethods, IBM SFG/MFT, Oracle integration & Mainframe Integration services). Lead platform upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and risk-reduction initiatives. Act as escalation point for complex production issues spanning middleware and downstream systems. Improve operational rigor: monitoring, runbooks, automation, and DR readiness. Mentor engineers and influence platform standards across the Middleware Platforms and Teams. Leverage and expand usage of GenAI tooling to drive efficiencies across the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Strong background in enterprise middleware platforms with background in development of integration components
  • Experience supporting large integration estates (hundreds of integrations).
  • Solid understanding of security, networking, certificates, and identity integration.
  • Solid understanding of deploying microservices and platforms in Kubernetes Platforms
  • Experience with building and using DevOps Tooling and CI/CD Pipelines
  • Proven ability to operate under high‑impact incident conditions.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
  • 10 years of relevant work experience is required.
  • An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with B2B/EDI and managed file transfer platforms.
  • Comfort operating in mixed legacy + modern environments.
  • Strong experience with GenAI Developer tools like Claude Code, Codex or similar

Responsibilities

  • Provide deep technical ownership for middleware/integration platforms (Camunda, n8n.io, webMethods, IBM SFG/MFT, Oracle integration & Mainframe Integration services).
  • Lead platform upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and risk-reduction initiatives.
  • Act as escalation point for complex production issues spanning middleware and downstream systems.
  • Improve operational rigor: monitoring, runbooks, automation, and DR readiness.
  • Mentor engineers and influence platform standards across the Middleware Platforms and Teams.
  • Leverage and expand usage of GenAI tooling to drive efficiencies across the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
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