Middleware Architect

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Position Summary
As a Middleware Architect within our organization, you'll be at the forefront of web and application technology innovation. You'll be responsible for envisioning the future of our middleware infrastructure, leading proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and proof-of-technologies (PoTs), and crafting strategic roadmaps that align with our business goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive change and make a lasting impact. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep a pulse on emerging middleware technologies and trends. Evaluate their feasibility and potential benefits for our organization. 
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking middleware roadmap that outlines the strategic direction of our middleware infrastructure. Identify key milestones, technologies, and best practices to achieve our goals. 
• Lead the planning and execution of proof-of-concepts and proof-of-technologies for new middleware technologies and architectures. Evaluate their viability and impact on our middleware management landscape. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative, scalable, and efficient middleware solutions that address current and future business needs. 
• Partner with stakeholders across various departments to understand their middleware requirements and ensure alignment with the middleware strategy. 
• Ensure that middleware architectures and solutions adhere to industry best practices and compliance standards, particularly in middleware security and privacy. 
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of middleware architectures, roadmaps, PoCs, and PoTs. Share knowledge and mentor team members. 

Required Qualifications

• 5 years in proven experience as a Senior Middleware Administrator / Architect or in a similar role with a focus on technology innovation and strategic planning. 
• 3 years deep expertise in middleware systems, including IIS, Apache, NGINX, Tomcat, JBoss
• 2 years familiarity with cloud-based middleware technologies and platforms (Azure, Google Cloud and AWS) 
• 2 years familiarity with container technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and encryption. 
• Strategic thinking and the ability to drive innovation within the organization. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and experiences with CI/CD pipelines 
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex middleware issues 
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality middleware solutions 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams 
• Experience with middleware automation frameworks and tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef or Terraform 
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation tasks 

Education
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.  
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. 

You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.

CVS Health is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions. CVS Health can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services through ColleagueRelations@CVSHealth.com If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution. 

Salary : $94,500 - $196,000