How to hire a middleware administrator

How to hire a middleware administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step middleware administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a middleware administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new middleware administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the middleware administrator you need to hire. Certain middleware administrator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect middleware administrator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of middleware administrators.

   Type of Middleware Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Middleware Administrator	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$33-53
   Security Administrator	A security administrator is in charge of establishing and enforcing security measures over a company's information systems and networks. Their duties typically revolve around installing and maintaining security networks, analyzing existing systems to identify areas needing improvement, conducting regular maintenance checks and upgrades to optimize services and functions, and monitoring overall systems for any suspicious activities or breaches... Show more	$25-55
   Systems Administrator	Systems administrators are employees who oversee information technology infrastructures in the office. They are skilled information technology professionals who are knowledgeable about the company's network systems and other technology-related infrastructures... Show more	$28-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Linux
   • Java
   • Windows
   • Infrastructure
   • Web Servers
   • Tomcat
   • Unix
   • BEA Weblogic
   • Application Server
   • SSL
   • Production Environment
   • Queues
   • JMS
   • JDBC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage calendar and arrange travel; coordinate meetings and events; create PowerPoint presentations; prepare correspondence and approve expense reports.
   • Work on IIS 7.0/7.5 SQL 2008/2008R2.
   • Design and develop java objects for each LDAP entries and work on mappings to convert to and from java objects.
   • Configure WebSphere resources like JDBC providers, JDBC data sources, connection pooling, JMS, session management and virtual hosts.
   • Solve variety of issues with WebSphere and J2EE applications.
   • Prepare test cases and test data for testing the various flows in QA.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the middleware administrator job description is a good way to get more applicants. A middleware administrator salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a middleware administrator in Nebraska may be lower than in Oregon, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level middleware administrator. Additionally, a middleware administrator with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average middleware administrator salary

   $88,076yearly

   $42.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level middleware administrator salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average middleware administrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$101,927	$49
   2	Massachusetts	$94,437	$45
   3	Minnesota	$91,945	$44
   4	Delaware	$90,428	$43
   5	Virginia	$89,783	$43
   6	District of Columbia	$89,019	$43
   7	New York	$88,856	$43
   8	Ohio	$87,566	$42
   9	New Jersey	$86,760	$42
   10	Michigan	$86,716	$42
   11	North Carolina	$86,367	$42
   12	Illinois	$85,342	$41
   13	Indiana	$85,120	$41
   14	Georgia	$83,203	$40
   15	Texas	$80,793	$39
   16	Missouri	$80,642	$39
   17	Florida	$74,819	$36

   Average middleware administrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$117,291	$56.39	21
   2	VMware	$114,026	$54.82
   3	Molina Healthcare	$113,539	$54.59
   4	Sleep Number	$110,279	$53.02
   5	Barclays	$109,091	$52.45
   6	SEI Investments	$107,551	$51.71
   7	Novartis	$107,362	$51.62
   8	Ameritas	$103,332	$49.68
   9	Autodesk	$102,674	$49.36
   10	Change Healthcare	$100,060	$48.11
   11	OCC	$99,173	$47.68	2
   12	Discovery	$98,333	$47.28
   13	The J.M. Smucker Co.	$97,627	$46.94
   14	World Wide Technology	$97,375	$46.81	14
   15	eFORCE Global	$96,857	$46.57
   16	R1 RCM	$96,824	$46.55
   17	The Apollo Group	$96,114	$46.21
   18	Federal Reserve Bank	$95,760	$46.04
   19	HCSC	$94,395	$45.38	9
   20	Pinnacle Technical Resources	$92,552	$44.50	2

4. Writing a middleware administrator job description

   A middleware administrator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a middleware administrator job description:

   Middleware administrator job description example

   Sr. Middleware Administrator
   
   Location
   Headquarters-Troy, MI
   
   Job Summary
   This position acts as a Senior Middleware Administrator for the administration, installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of Flagstar's Web and Application Tiers both on-prem and in the cloud. This position serves to keep Flagstar Bank's applications running smoothly with a 24/7 uptime as new solutions are crafted using the latest emerging technologies in the market to support business needs.
   
   Job Responsibilities:
   Manage a multi-origin, zero-downtime, highly scalable web infrastructure both on-prem and in the cloud.Contribute to the design of and build, scale and secure middle tier infrastructure focusing specifically on automation and performance.Manage digital certificate administration of all certification authorities and Hardware Security Modules of an industry public key infrastructure.Lead troubleshooting and integration best practices; work with cross functional teams to ensure best practice integration solution architecture to ensure deployment of highly scalable performant systems.Manage integration tier configuration and ensure compliance; implement and enforce security / standards, regulations and best practices governing company policies.Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Completes all required compliance training. Maintains knowledge of and adhere to Flagstar's internal compliance policies and procedures. Take responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.
   
   Job Requirements:
   Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years related degree program OR 8+ years of comparable work experience.Certification in any Middleware Technology (JBoss / Tomcat / WebSphere / WebLogic), Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner.5+ years of experience in IT Systems Engineering with focus on Middleware Technologies2+ of cloud services & infrastructure.Proven ability to configure, administer, and troubleshoot application servers on-premise such as JBoss, WebSphere, and Tomcat in a standalone as well as in a clustered environment.Highly experienced with application server software, web server software, integration between the two and also with other key components like Load Balancers, Caching and Databases.Experience with Apache, IBM HttpServer and NGINX.Experience with JVM and how it operates, i.e., Garbage Collection, Tuning, etc.Experience with SSL Certificate Management (SSL) with extensive knowledge of SSL certificate generation, formats used by webservers (Apache, IHS) and application servers (JBoss, WebSphere, Tomcat).Proven ability to configure, administer, and troubleshoot integration software such as MuleSoft, ActiveMQ, Adobe Experience Manager.Knowledge of Git, BitBucket, Bamboo, Rundeck and Jenkins within the context of provisioning for builds and deployments.Knowledge about use and implementation of the Service Discovery Tool such as Consul.Experience with Unix/Perl shell scripts to perform middleware automation and maintenance tasks.Proven ability to collaborate with business partners to understand business goals and develop solutions to support changing needs.Strong record of successfully completing projects across various computing platforms.Strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Highly organized with strong attention to detail and proven ability to follow up and follow through.Proven ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.Proven ability to manage one's time and prioritize work based on risk and critical need.Demonstrated ability to relate well to others.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find middleware administrators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any middleware administrators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level middleware administrators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find middleware administrator candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting middleware administrators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a middleware administrator applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new middleware administrator

   Once you've decided on a perfect middleware administrator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new middleware administrator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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