Senior Specialist, Middleware Services Jobs in Saudi Arabia (KSA) | IT Careers.

A leading organization is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist – Middleware Services to support, configure, and maintain enterprise middleware platforms and application integration services in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on ensuring reliable communication between business applications, maintaining system availability, and delivering secure and efficient integration solutions across the IT environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for middleware installation, configuration, system upgrades, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, security compliance, and technical documentation. This position requires strong knowledge of Microsoft integration technologies, Azure Integration Services, BizTalk Server, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, and .NET applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Middleware Installation, Configuration and Maintenance

• Install, configure, and maintain middleware software platforms and integration solutions.

• Manage Microsoft integration technologies, including BizTalk Server, Azure Integration Services, API Management, Service Bus, and Event Grid.

• Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of .NET applications.

• Perform regular middleware software updates, upgrades, and security patches.

• Maintain middleware platform performance, reliability, and availability.

• Ensure middleware services operate effectively across different IT environments.

2. Application Integration Design and Implementation

• Design, develop, and configure middleware integration solutions across multiple platforms and environments.

• Enable seamless communication and data exchange between enterprise applications.

• Support integrations involving Microsoft integration platforms, SharePoint, Azure API Management, and .NET applications.

• Work with technical teams to deliver integration solutions that meet business and operational requirements.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of enterprise application integration services.

3. System Monitoring and Technical Troubleshooting

• Monitor middleware system performance, application logs, and operational metrics.

• Identify potential system issues and take preventive action to maintain service availability.

• Troubleshoot application integration failures and middleware performance problems.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement appropriate corrective solutions.

• Monitor system health and ensure reliable operation of integration services.

• Escalate complex technical issues when required.

4. Security, Compliance and System Resilience

• Implement security controls to protect middleware platforms and integration environments.

• Ensure middleware services comply with enterprise IT security policies and technical standards.

• Maintain system resilience, availability, and operational continuity.

• Implement and manage automated deployment processes, failover mechanisms, and backup strategies.

• Support security updates and configuration improvements to strengthen middleware environments.

• Follow applicable IT governance, compliance, and operational procedures.

5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with IT, infrastructure, development, and business teams to understand technical requirements.

• Work with application development teams to design and implement integration solutions.

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to investigate and resolve middleware-related issues.

• Support business application integration requirements through effective technical coordination.

• Communicate system issues, implementation progress, and technical recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

6. Technical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for middleware platforms and integration services.

• Develop system topology diagrams, configuration records, and operational procedures.

• Document integration processes, deployment activities, and troubleshooting guidelines.

• Maintain updated technical records to support system administration and maintenance.

• Share technical knowledge and support continuous improvement across IT operations.

Job Requirements

Academic Qualification

– Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management Sciences and Systems or a relevant field.

Work Experience

• 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in middleware services, application integration, or enterprise IT systems.

• Experience supporting Microsoft integration technologies and enterprise application environments is beneficial.

Technical and Functional Skills

• Applications Development Standards and Procedures.

• Applications Knowledge.

• Applications System Analysis.

• Applications System Design.

• Middleware installation, configuration, and maintenance.

• Microsoft BizTalk Server and Azure Integration Services.

• Azure API Management, Service Bus, and Event Grid.

• SharePoint and .NET application integration.

• System monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

• Security compliance, backup, failover, and deployment automation.

• Technical documentation and integration solution design.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of enterprise middleware platforms and application integration.

• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Strong understanding of IT security and compliance requirements.

• Ability to manage multiple technical activities and meet operational targets.

• Commitment to continuous learning and technology improvement.

General Responsibilities

• Complete assigned activities according to operational targets and delivery schedules.

• Use available resources efficiently to achieve business and technical objectives.

• Prepare periodic reports highlighting progress, operational issues, and task completion.

• Resolve technical problems and escalate complex issues when necessary.

• Maintain quality standards across middleware services and integration processes.

• Identify opportunities for automation and improvements in IT operations.

• Follow company policies, procedures, and technical work instructions.

• Comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

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