Middleware Engineer at Hyundai Capital America in Newport Beach, California

Job Description:

Description




Who We Are


Through our service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, Hyundai Capital America offers a wide range of financial products tailored to meet the needs of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia customers and dealerships. We provide vehicle financing, leasing, subscription, and insurance solutions to over 2 million consumers and businesses. Embodying our commitment to grow, innovate, and diversify, we strive to reimagine the customer and dealer experience and launch innovative new products that broaden our market reach. We believe that success comes from within and are proud to support our team members through skill development and career advancement. Hyundai Capital America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for our workforce. We are a values-driven company dedicated to supporting both internal and external communities through volunteering, philanthropy, and the empowerment of our Employee Resource Groups. Together, we strive to be the leader in financing freedom of movement.



We Take Care of Our People


Along with competitive pay, as an employee of HCA, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans that include no-cost and low-cost plan options

• Immediate 401(k) matching and vesting

• Vehicle purchase and lease discounts plus monthly vehicle allowances

• Paid Volunteer Time Off with company donation to a charity of your choice

• Tuition reimbursement



What to Expect


The Middleware Engineer is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing middleware technology stacks, including java stacks, application servers (e.g. WebLogic, Tomcat, JBoss, IIS), and other components required for enterprise application operations. This role ensures middleware systems are technically updated, secure, and efficient while supporting automation, scalability, and seamless integration. In addition, this role will work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipeline automation and ensure smooth middleware operations across both java and .NET environments.



What You Will Do


1. Middleware Services :

• Manage the administration, patching, and upgrades of middleware components, including Java stacks (e.g. JVM, JDK) and application servers (e.g. WebLogic, Tomcat, JBoss, IIS).

• Maintain middleware environments for applications such as GCore, Daybreak, iCost, and other java-based applications and enterprise websites built on .NET.

• Ensure all middleware systems are technically updated, addressing technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements.

• Proactively monitor middleware performance, identify and troubleshoot issues, implement fixes or upgrades and address bottlenecks.

2. Solutions:


• Architect middleware environments, including decisions on clustering, virtualization, licensing, and high availability.

• Optimize middleware components through performance tuning and configuration management, ensuring maximum reliability and scalability.

3. Integration & Delivery :

• Automate middleware startups, shutdowns, and routine maintenance tasks using tools like Ansible or other scripting technologies.

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation solutions for middleware deployment and integration.

• Collaborate with application teams to configure middleware systems for optimal performance of Java and .NET application

• Support DevOps practices by integrating middleware into automated deployment pipelines and workflows.

• Provide technical guidance to ensure middleware configurations align with enterprise application requirements

4. Governance & Security :

• Define governance policies and enforce best practices for middleware security, compliance, and operational efficiency.



Qualifications




What You Will Bring


• Minimum 5-7 years progressive experience in middleware management, Java stack, automation, system tuning, and team collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

• Oracle WebLogic Administration, Apache Tomcat, Ansible Automation, or similar certifications in middleware technologies and automation tools.

• Middleware and Java Stack Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of middleware systems, including Java stacks (e.g. JVM, JDK patching/upgrades) and application servers (e.g. WebLogic, Tomcat, JBoss, IIS). Ability to manage middleware systems supporting Java and .NET frameworks and ensure seamless integration across environments.

• Automation and DevOps Proficiency in automation tools such as Ansible, Powershell, or shell scripting to automate middleware startups, shutdowns, and maintenance.

• Collaboration: Experience working with DevOps teams to build and implement CI/CD pipelines for middleware components and applications.

• System Architecture and Optimization: Expertise in designing middleware architectures, including decisions on clustering, virtualization, and licensing. Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization techniques to ensure middleware reliability and scalability.

• Governance and Security: Strong understanding of middleware governance, compliance, and security standards, including SSL/TLS and authentication protocols. Ability to enforce best practices and policies for middleware operations.

• Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, including application developers and DevOps engineers, to address middleware-related challenges. Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving complex middleware issues efficiently.



Work Environment


Employees in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing and walking, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is performed in an office environment.


The posted salary range for this job takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. Successful candidates may be hired anywhere in the salary range based on these factors. It is uncommon to hire candidates at or near the top of the range.


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