Sr. Middleware Developer

About Us

Join us at Win Co Foods, where we are more than just a grocery retailer – we are 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 Win Co 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 this role you will be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

A Senior 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.

• Design and develop technical solutions for integration, connectivity, performance, and security.
• Build and maintain integrations between various applications, systems, and databases.
• Install, configure, update, and maintain middleware software and resolve production issues.
• Monitor system performance, conduct troubleshooting, and optimize middleware for efficiency and reliability.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with governance policies for APIs and integrations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for designs, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, business teams, and vendors to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Mentor and train new developers on in-house languages, tools, and environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent academic achievement or experience.
• Minimum of 4 years experience with middleware development.
• Previous working experience with middleware technologies (Go Anywhere, Mulesoft, etc.) and architectures (MFT, MQ, Rest API, Apache Kafka).
• Proficiency in operating systems (Linux, Windows, IBM i) and scripting languages (Python, Shell).
• Knowledge of 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 Dev Ops 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.).

• Work effectively in a team‑oriented environment, establishing and maintaining good rapport with co‑workers, supervisors, and others.
• Demonstrate strong 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.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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