Senior Middleware Architect / Engineer

Softelite Technologies is sourcing a Senior Middleware Architect/Engineer for a large regulated utility client's enterprise integration program, based in Columbus, OH (Hybrid). Success in this role looks like reliable, audit ready middleware connecting grid operations technology (OT) with enterprise IT, delivered under NERC CIP compliance. This role sits within onshore delivery team and works in coordination with the offshore team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain middleware integration layers connecting OT systems (SCADA, smart meter/AMI, outage management) with enterprise IT (billing, CRM, SAP/ERP, data warehouse)
• Implement and operate enterprise integration platforms, including MuleSoft, IBM webMethods/IIB, TIBCO, Dell Boomi, or Azure Integration Services
• Build and maintain REST/SOAP APIs, event driven architectures, and message queues (Kafka, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ) for real time and batch data exchange
• Ensure integration security, reliability, and compliance with NERC CIP and other utility regulatory standards
• Modernize and troubleshoot legacy to modern integrations, including mainframe and SAP PI/PO connections
• Partner with grid operations, billing, customer service, and data teams to translate business requirements into integration architecture
• Produce architecture and data flow documentation sufficient for audit and regulatory review

Qualifications

• 12 years of middleware/integration engineering experience, with demonstrable delivery in utilities or another regulated industry (financial services, healthcare, energy)
• Hands on expertise in at least one major enterprise integration platform: MuleSoft, IBM webMethods, TIBCO, Boomi, or Azure Logic Apps/Integration Services
• Direct experience integrating OT/SCADA or IoT/AMI systems with enterprise IT
• Strong API design (REST/SOAP) and event streaming/message queue experience (Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ)
• Working knowledge of regulatory/compliance frameworks relevant to utilities (NERC CIP) or equivalent regulated industry standards
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands on experience
• SAP PI/PO or SAP Integration Suite experience preferred
• Cloud integration experience on Azure or AWS preferred
• Prior direct employment or delivery experience at a utility, energy, or critical infrastructure company preferred

Candidates will be asked to present 3 real world middleware integration use cases they personally designed or delivered, covering business context, technical approach, integration complexity, outcome, and compliance considerations.

Pay: $65.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43215 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43215

Salary : $65 - $90