Associate Principal Engineer (IBM App Connect)

Requirements

Experience : 9+years

Strong experience working with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) / IBM Integration Bus technologies

Strong hands-on coding expertise in ESQL, XSLT, and Java

Proven experience in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise integration solutions using IBM ACE

Hands-on experience developing message flows, APIs, web services, and data transformation solutions

Strong understanding of REST, XML, JSON, WSDL, SOAP, JMS, HTTPS, SSL, and CSV formats

Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, middleware technologies, and distributed systems architecture

Good understanding of enterprise security mechanisms and API security standards including OAuth 2.0 and JWT

Experience with IBM API Connect v10 or later including API development and gateway policy management

Solid experience with IBM MQ including configuration, administration, and troubleshooting

Strong understanding of database technologies and integration with backend systems

Good understanding of Unix/Linux environments and shell operations

Exposure to cloud concepts and cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, Azure, or AWS is preferred

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and DevOps practices

Experience working with API Gateway, DataPower, and cloud-native integration concepts is an added advantage

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Ability to lead technical discussions, mentor teams, and contribute to architecture and integration strategy initiatives

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and support enterprise integration solutions using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)

Architect and develop message flows, APIs, web services, and data transformation solutions using IBM ACE technologies

Build scalable integration solutions using ESQL, XSLT, Java, and middleware technologies

Design and implement RESTful and SOAP-based services using XML, JSON, WSDL, JMS, HTTPS, SSL, and CSV formats

Develop and manage APIs using IBM API Connect v10 or later

Configure and manage API Gateway policies for security, transformation, throttling, and rate limiting

Customize and maintain Developer Portal capabilities within IBM API Connect

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs and middleware services with backend applications and enterprise systems

Monitor API and integration performance using analytics and monitoring tools

Ensure secure implementation of APIs and integrations using OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL, and enterprise security protocols

Manage API lifecycle activities including staging, versioning, publishing, deployment, and retirement

Configure, administer, and troubleshoot IBM MQ environments and middleware integrations

Participate in CI/CD pipeline creation, deployment automation, and DevOps practices for integration solutions

Troubleshoot and resolve middleware, API, and integration-r