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Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Job Summary

A Middleware Developer designs, develops, and maintains the software infrastructure that enables seamless communication and data flow between different applications and systems. Key responsibilities include installing and configuring middleware, developing integration solutions, troubleshooting issues, implementing security, and creating technical documentation. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication skills, and expertise in middleware technologies, scripting, and system monitoring to ensure reliable and scalable IT ecosystems.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Create technical designs and develop solutions for integration, connectivity, performance, and security.
• System Integration: Build and maintain integrations between various applications, systems, and databases.
• Maintenance and Support: Install, configure, update, and maintain middleware software and resolve production issues.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor system performance, conduct troubleshooting, and optimize middleware for efficiency and reliability.
• Security and Governance: Implement security measures and ensure compliance with governance policies for APIs and integrations.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for designs, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Work with IT, business teams, and vendors to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent academic achievement or equivalent experience.
• Experience with middleware development.
• Knowledge of middleware technologies (GoAnywhere, Mulesoft, etc.) and architectures (MFT, MQ, Rest API, Apache Kafka).
• Proficiency in operating systems (Linux, Windows, IBM I) and scripting languages (Python, Shell).
• Knowledge in data transformation technologies.
• Experience with system monitoring, performance tuning, and API lifecycle management.
• Understanding of distributed computing concepts.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with data integration and data orchestration tools and related best-practices.
• Experience with service-oriented architectures.
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Ability to:

• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment, establishing and maintaining good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, and others.
• Demonstrate strong level of quality in coding and testing applications.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prioritize, delegate, direct and organize tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• Complete projects within expected deadlines or defined time estimates.
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Perform all duties with efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform all tasks with integrity and confidentiality.
• Be self-directed and demonstrate time management skills.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Serve in an on-call production support rotation to resolve problems. 

Preferred Credentials:

• Previous working experience with middleware technologies (GoAnywhere, Mulesoft, etc.).
• Previous working experience with middleware architectures (MFT, MQ, Rest API, Apache Kafka).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary. 

As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.

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