Middleware Team Lead (Web Software Developer – Senior)

Middleware Team

Lead (Web Software Developer - Senior)

Radford, VA

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Position Summary

You will be responsible for every part of engineering and administering the middle tier that supports customer applications in Linux, UNIX, and Windows environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design middle-tier infrastructure, and install and configure application servers, web servers, portals, and related software
• Keep the infrastructure meeting availability and performance standards
• Help schedule deployments and new middle-tier installations
• Set middle-tier security standards and make sure systems meet customer security requirements
• Build and maintain monitoring and administrative dashboards
• Apply DISA STIG processes, run Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs), and record findings in POA&Ms

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in computer science or IT
• 3+ years with application server architecture in a large enterprise environment
• Knowledge of IIS, Apache Tomcat, Apache, Java, WebLogic, WebSphere, or similar server platforms
• Knowledge of SOAP and REST web services
• Knowledge of XML
• Familiarity with Java or C#, enough to help developers debug applications
• UNIX and Windows administration skills
• Professional, customer-facing manner
• Active Security Clearance Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DTD, XSLT, Xerces, and Xalan
• Knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server relational databases
• Knowledge of Python and PowerShell
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IAVM

Education: No degree requirement specified.

Certifications

None specified. Must meet DoD 8140 requirements if the role has administrative privileges.

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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