Head of Middleware Platform

Salary: £119,600 - 127,400 per year

Requirements:

• We require 5 years experience working with enterprise middleware technologies, including several of: IBM WebSphere, IBM MQ, Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, NGINX, and Node.js.
• We require a strong background in middleware security and secure configuration management.
• We require experience working with CIS Benchmarks.
• We require previous experience leading technical teams.
• We require strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• We require the ability to translate technical concepts into business-focused outcomes.
• CISSP or an equivalent security certification is desirable.
• Experience within large-scale enterprise environments is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• We define and maintain secure configuration standards across middleware technologies including WebSphere, IBM MQ, Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, NGINX, and Node.js.
• We drive middleware security compliance and remediation activities.
• We develop platform strategy, roadmaps, and improvement plans.
• We manage and prioritise platform backlogs based on business value and risk.
• We monitor platform health, performance, and compliance metrics.
• We collaborate with architecture, security, and technology teams to support ongoing platform evolution.
• We provide technical leadership and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation.

Technologies:

• IBM
• IBM WebSphere
• Support
• Nginx
• Security
• Tomcat
• Websphere
• NodeJS

More:

We are recruiting for a Head of Middleware Platform based in Sheffield, with 3 days onsite per week, on an Inside IR35 day rate of £465.00 - £495.00. This is an excellent opportunity for a middleware leader to shape platform strategy, improve security posture, and drive operational excellence across a critical technology estate.

last updated 37 week of 2026