Middleware / Security Engineer

Are you a Middleware / Security Engineer with at least 5 years of experience?

Then this would be a great opportunity for you to join an international and multicultural company like Synechron. We are a global consulting and technology organization providing innovative solutions to the financial services industry.

In order to pursue our growth in Luxembourg, Synechron is recruiting:

Middleware / Security Engineer

What would be your mission?

As a Middleware / Security Engineer, you will take responsibility for a broad range of architecture, infrastructure and information security engineering activities, covering the entire IT landscape of the client. Also, you will be a key member of the Unit in charge of designing, delivering for, and supporting those areas.

What would be your tasks?

• Designing, developing and delivering Web server, Application Server and other middleware and Web infrastructure components (ex. RedHat JBoss A-MQ, Redis, Kafka, Matomo, etc.)
• Target public Cloud deployments, using OpenShift Container Platform infrastructure, IaaS and PaaS/cloud-native models (occasionally targeting on premises infrastructure)
• Working in autonomy and acting as lead for the projects assigned to you; coordinating the work of a small team when required; reviewing the deliverables (code, documents) produced by the team members
• Assessing new infrastructure solutions and innovative technologies; delivering new, critical applications
• Creating and documenting the architecture and security of client systems, including Internet customer-facing applications; you will also be working on the applicable processes and standards
• Managing the relation with the development, project management, infrastructure and information security teams
• Maintaining and developing Java/JavaEE integration components such as security modules and Resource Adapters, including their documentation and test suites
• Maintaining and developing the related automation frameworks, scripts and DevOps connectors, including their documentation
• Working with the other Domain Experts of the Unit and reporting to the Head of Unit
• Participating in approximately 4 major production implementations each year (Saturday work)
• Interacting with the middleware/security software vendor’s support engineers

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• University degree or equivalent (Level 8) in a computer-based discipline
• At least 5 years of experience at a similar position
• Hands-on experience in configuring, deploying, operating and supporting a Web application infrastructure, typically including an Apache httpd Web server and a Java application server on Linux
• Knowledge of the challenges posed by multi-tier, distributed Web resources, especially in the areas of high-availability, security and transaction management
• Practical knowledge of TLS (PKI), including its configuration in Web and middleware services; practical knowledge of certificate/key deployment
• Experience in application security design and vulnerability assessment, especially for Web Internet-facing applications
• Ability to structure and document architecture and information security concepts
• Good knowledge of command script development and execution on Linux
• Practical experience in the following technologies: RedHat OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Argo CD, Helm Charts
• Good experience with Public Cloud architecture, resources and APIs (preferably Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with Single-Sign-On (preferably OpenID Connect)
• Strong knowledge of Git, IntelliJ, Eclipse IDE and Apache Maven
• Ability to take, justify and challenge technical architecture decisions
• Excellent written and spoken English; French and/or German would be a strong plus

An asset:

• Experience with ActiveMQ, Kafka, Ansible, Jenkins, RedHat EAP, JavaEE services and APIs

Why join Synechron?

We are always looking for new talents, ready to immerse themselves in challenging projects with continuous learning opportunities.

We are offering you:

- A specialization in Finance: we can assist you in planning your career and offer all the necessary training and opportunities for development (IT, Finance, coaching, personal development).

- We customize your training to fit your career path!

- An international presence: we encourage your mobility projects within our subsidiaries.

- Careful selection and support of our consultants: we engage in duration.

- A true spirit of conviviality in a dynamic and collaborative environment punctuated by regular events.

- An attractive salary package including a fixed and variable compensation as well as extra-legal advantages.