Senior Middleware Platform Architect

This is a senior hands‑on role responsible for operating and stabilizing complex middleware platforms while supporting a controlled transition away from legacy tooling (not expanding it).

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Provide deep technical ownership for middleware/integration platforms (Camunda, n8n.io, webMethods, IBM SFG/MFT, Oracle integration & Mainframe Integration services).

• Lead platform upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and risk-reduction initiatives.

• Act as escalation point for complex production issues spanning middleware and downstream systems.

• Improve operational rigor: monitoring, runbooks, automation, and DR readiness.

• Mentor engineers and influence platform standards across the Middleware Platforms and Teams.

• Leverage and expand usage of GenAI tooling to drive efficiencies across the software development lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in enterprise middleware platforms with background in development of integration components

• Experience supporting large integration estates (hundreds of integrations).

• Solid understanding of security, networking, certificates, and identity integration.

• Solid understanding of deploying microservices and platforms in Kubernetes Platforms

• Experience with building and using DevOps Tooling and CI/CD Pipelines

• Proven ability to operate under high‑impact incident conditions.

Nice to Have

• Experience with B2B/EDI and managed file transfer platforms.

• Comfort operating in mixed legacy + modern environments.

• Strong experience with GenAI Developer tools like Claude Code, Codex or similar

Desired Certified Credentials

• Certified AWS Solution Architecture – Professional

• Certified AI Practitioner

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required. 

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 10 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

What You'll Get

Base Salary from $136,539.00 - $177,503.00/year.  In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Grade: SP20-010

Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.