Senior Staff Engineer (IBM APP Connect)

Requirements

Experience : 7.5+ years

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

Strong hands-on expertise in ESQL, XSLT, and Java development.

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

Hands-on experience developing message flows, web services, APIs, 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, messaging architectures, and data exchange standards.

Good understanding of API security standards including OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL/TLS, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.

Experience with IBM API Connect v10 or later, including API development, API Gateway configuration, and Developer Portal management.

Solid understanding of database technologies and data integration concepts.

Proficiency in Java or other programming languages used for IBM ACE custom development.

Working knowledge of IBM MQ, including configuration, administration, and troubleshooting, is preferred.

Good understanding of Unix/Linux environments and command-line operations.

Basic understanding of cloud concepts and cloud-native integration architectures.

Experience creating and implementing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes.

Familiarity with IBM DataPower, API Gateway technologies, and cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, Azure, or AWS is an advantage.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

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

Experience working in Agile delivery environments and enterprise integration programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Develop and maintain message flows, APIs, web services, and data transformation solutions using IBM ACE technologies.

Build scalable, reliable, and high-performance integration solutions using ESQL, XSLT, Java, and enterprise middleware technologies.

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

Develop, deploy, and manage APIs using IBM API Connect v10 or later.

Configure and manage API Gateway policies for security, transformation, traffic management, and rate limiting.

Customize and maintain the IBM API Connect Developer Portal to support API adoption and governance.

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

Monitor, analyze, and optimize API and integration performance using analytics and monitoring tools.

Implement secure integration and API solutions using OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL/TLS, and other enterprise security standards.

Manage the complete API lifecycle including desi