Middleware Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for EDI and Middleware, collaborating with the EDI Product Owner on vision and strategy
• Take end-to-end ownership of the EDI project lifecycle, including scoping, design, build, testing, deployment, and documentation
• Manage project timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications for assigned integration workstreams
• Design scalable, robust, efficient, and secure platforms in accordance with relevant principles and standards
• Engage with trading partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to manage EDI onboarding, change requests, and escalations
• Collaborate with Tech and business teams to define integration requirements and ensure alignment with business goals

Requirements

• Proven experience in middleware engineering with a focus on EDI implementation, operation, and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of EDI standards and protocols, including EDIFACT, XML, and AS2
• Familiarity with web services, APIs, and security protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, and JWT
• Understanding of cloud architecture, network virtualization, cloud security, and automation
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Proficiency with tools such as Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, and Git
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time

Benefits

• Private medical insurance, critical illness cover, and optional healthcare cash plans
• 28 days of annual holiday and employee pension schemes
• Share incentive plans and family care support
• Annual allowance for staff shop brand purchases and employee discounts at high street retailers
• Access to employee-run networks and wellbeing resources

About the Company

Pernod Ricard is a global leader in the spirits industry, owning 16 of the world’s top 100 spirits brands. Our prestigious portfolio includes Absolut, Chivas Regal, Jameson, and Martell, with products available in over 160 countries. We are committed to "conviviality," fostering an inclusive culture where employees are empowered to perform and make a positive impact through sustainability and responsibility.