Apache / Middleware EngineerCynet Systems • Greater Toronto Area, ON

Apache / Middleware Engineer

Cynet Systems • Greater Toronto Area, ON

5 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Apache / Middleware Engineer responsible for designing, operating, and automating highly available and secure web and application middleware platforms.
The role focuses on Apache HTTP Server and application server architectures, performance optimization, security hardening, automation, and collaboration with application and governance teams.

Requirement / Must Have :

Strong hands-on experience administering Apache HTTP Server and application servers in production environments.

Proven experience with Ansible automation using roles and collections.

Strong Linux system administration skills.

Solid understanding of networking, load balancing, and TLS fundamentals.

Experience supporting Java-based web applications.

Experience :

5+ years of experience administering Apache HTTP Server and application servers at scale.

3+ years of experience using Ansible for automation and configuration management.

Experience supporting high-availability and zero-downtime deployments.

Responsibilities :

Design reverse proxy and application tier architectures with single or multiple Apache HTTP Server layers.

Implement secure request routing from web tiers to application server clusters.

Design and manage active-active application server clusters with load balancing and health checks.

Define session management strategies using session stickiness or external session persistence where required.

Perform performance tuning across web and application tiers, including thread models, connection handling, and resource utilization.

Optimize application server JVM settings including heap sizing and garbage collection strategies.

Design high-availability and scalability solutions supporting multi-zone or multi-region deployments.

Implement zero-downtime deployment strategies including rolling updates, blue-green, and canary releases.

Harden web and application servers by enforcing strong TLS configurations, secure headers, and restricted access controls.

insecure protocols, methods, and unnecessary services.

Perform application server hardening by removing default applications and restricting management access.

Manage patching, upgrades, and configuration rollouts using Ansible automation.

Develop and maintain operational runbooks for incident response, failover, and rollback procedures.

Should Have :

Experience designing blue-green or canary deployment models.

Exposure to disaster recovery testing and readiness exercises.

Experience working in compliance-driven environments.

Skills :

Apache HTTP Server administration and tuning.

Application server configuration and optimization.

Ansible automation and infrastructure-as-code.

Linux system administration.

Networking, load balancing, and TLS fundamentals.

JVM operations and Java web application deployments.

Qualification And Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Relevant middleware, Linux, or automation certifications are a plus.

Create a job alert for this search

Apache Middleware Engineer • Greater Toronto Area, ON

Similar jobs

Principal Cloud Architect, Platform & Microservices

Autodesk • Toronto C6A, ON, Canada

Full-time

A leading software company in Toronto seeks a Principal Engineer / Architect for the Software Architecture role.You will provide technical leadership and architectural vision, focusing on cloud-nat...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

RQ08814 - Middleware Specialist - Senior

Rubicon Path • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

RQ08814 - Middleware Specialist - Senior.About the job RQ08814 - Middleware Specialist - Senior.Description The EOIS platform has the following planned initiatives which require resources to suppor...Show more

Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted

Software Engineer - App Migration

CGI • Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

Software Engineer - App Migration.This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our Client office at a minimum 2 days per week - subject to change at any time. As a Software Engineer (App Migration...Show more

Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted

Android Software Engineer — Scale a Global App

DoorDash • Toronto C6A, ON, Canada

Full-time

A leading logistics and technology company in Toronto is seeking experienced Android engineers to develop applications used by millions. You will enhance our Android infrastructure and introduce inn...Show more

Last updated: 19 days ago • Promoted

Lead Java / WebLogic Architect for Investor Web Apps

ROSS • Toronto C6A, ON, Canada

Full-time

A major investment management company in Toronto is seeking a Lead Developer to design and develop applications in a J2EE / WebLogic environment. Responsibilities include mentoring team members and pr...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Principal Engineer : Lead Web Apps & Architecture

HRB • Toronto

Full-time

An innovative company is seeking a Principal Engineer to spearhead technical excellence in software development.This role involves leading the development of web applications, ensuring high standar...Show more

Last updated: 13 days ago • Promoted

Middleware Support Engineer

Scotiabank • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

We are seeking a highly experienced Middleware Support Engineer to serve as technical support personnel across enterprise middleware platforms including IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), JBos...Show more

Last updated: 20 days ago • Promoted

Middle Fullstack Engineer (Toronto, ON, Canada - Hybrid)

Goway Travel Inc. • Toronto, Canada

Full-time +1

Toronto - Remote Reporting to : .Job purpose : We’re looking for a Full-stack Engineer to take on a brand-new role that will help transform how Goway Travel powers its operations and booking platforms...Show more

Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted

Senior Platform Engineer : Cloud-Native Oracle Stack

Swagher • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Platform Specialist to support and manage the Oracle Application stack components. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experi...Show more

Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted

Co-op Software Engineer, Android

Dialpad • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

About Dialpad Ai that means business Dialpad pioneered the first Ai-powered customer communications platform that now serves as the secure foundation for all Dialpad products.By bringing all conver...Show more

Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted

Remote Director of Software Eng - Cloud-Native Leader

Live Nation International • Toronto C6A, ON, Canada

Remote

Full-time

A global live entertainment company seeks a Director of Software Engineering in Toronto to lead software development initiatives, ensuring product stability and steering architectural design.The ro...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Remote Solutions Architect : Middleware & API Migration

Collabera • Toronto C6A, ON, Canada

Remote

Part-time

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Solutions Architect for middleware applications.This role involves designing and operationalizing solutions while collaborating with developers and bu...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Software Engineer, Android

Lyft • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect.We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. The Mapping organization at Ly...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Solutions Architect : Enterprise App & Cloud Integration

Insight Global • Toronto C6A, ON, Canada

Full-time

An established industry player is seeking a talented Solution Architect to join their dynamic Information Services team.In this full-time role, you will define and maintain the solution architectur...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Software Engineer (Mobile Applications)

Accelerate Her Future® • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

Software Engineer (Mobile Applications).Description Requisition ID : 239424.Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.The Team Contributes...Show more

Last updated: 27 days ago • Promoted

Android Engineer, Terminal Core Payments

TechBrains • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

Android Engineer, Terminal Core Payments.Stripe Atlas 23 April 2025 Remote Toronto, Remote in Canada Job Overview : Stripe is seeking an Android Engineer to join the Terminal team, which focuses on ...Show more

Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted

Middleware Specialist 9381-2512

Foilcon • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

Middleware Specialist 9381-2512.HM Note : This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office.Candidates resume must include first and last name. This role requires deep technical expertise in midd...Show more

Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted

Software Development Engineer II - AWS Aurora

CNSC • Toronto, Canada

Full-time

Are you excited about building hyper-scale cloud database services?.Join Amazon’s Aurora team and contribute to a.This is your opportunity to work on services that impact.AWS services , enabling gl...Show more

Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted