Senior Middleware Engineer

Join Our Team as a Senior Middleware Engineer

Are you a dedicated professional who consistently seeks to excel and is passionate about delivering on your commitments? Do you value a workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages collaboration within a vibrant team? If so, Old Dominion Freight Line is the perfect fit for you.

We take immense pride in our industry-leading status, and our journey from modest beginnings has taught us that our people and our family-oriented culture are the key ingredients to our success.

At Old Dominion, we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join the OD Family, who will provide innovative solutions and surpass expectations, ensuring we remain the premier provider of transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and document the design and development of Middleware solutions tailored to meet business and project requirements using preferred tools.
• Implement, administer, and configure Middleware functionalities utilizing selected software and tools (e.g., Oracle SOA Middleware, Hazelcast).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production support incidents effectively.
• Address performance and availability challenges in a highly available environment.
• Conduct research, analysis, design, and implementation of technical solutions to fulfill current and future user needs.
• Provide level 2 and level 3 support in resolving incidents, establishing urgency, and managing the resolution process while keeping clients informed.
• Engage in project responsibilities including planning, work plan development, testing plan creation, and staffing.
• Offer technical assistance on projects across the organization.
• Ensure technical and support documentation is comprehensive and current.
• Guide and mentor less experienced Middleware Programmer Analysts, assisting with inquiries and challenges.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

Experience:

• 10+ years in web services, application development, and large-scale software implementations.
• 8+ years in developing web services (SOAP/REST) and Java/J2EE application development preferred.
• 5+ years in application development using Java & J2EE.
• Proven experience with SOA infrastructure administration and support.
• Experience in installing, configuring, and supporting middleware tools.
• Familiarity with relational database technologies (DB2, SQL).
• Proficient in LINUX and Windows environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated team player capable of taking ownership of projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within standard and change management processes.

Compensation: Competitive salary range based on experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including a zero premium medical plan for employee-only coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with company match and additional discretionary match opportunities.
• Life insurance and wellness programs.
• 12 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
• Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Commitment to promoting from within and national career opportunities across our service centers.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.