Middleware Developer

• Design, develop, implement and support of enterprise integration solutions using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Design and develop interfaces using IBM MQ, HTTP/HTTPS, SOAP, REST, JDBC, FTP/SFTP/FTPS.
• Analyze and manage XML, XSD, DFDL, JSON, and EBCDIC data formats.
• Troubleshoot integration, connectivity, and message-processing issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Design scalable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Drive continuous improvement and middleware optimization.
• Review and maintain existing integration codebases.
• Develop and execute unit, SIT, and integration tests.
• Manage and maintain IBM MQ queues and channels

Required Technical & Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Strong experience with IBM MQ (WMQ) v8.0 or above.
• Understanding of enterprise integration architecture and middleware platforms.
• Experience with SOAP, REST, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, FTPS, and JDBC.
• Experience in DFDL, XML/XSD, JSON, ESQL, and Web Services.
• Knowledge of cluster environments, load balancers, firewalls, DNS, and LDAP.
• Understanding of Incident, Change, Problem, and SLA Management.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Banking and Financial Services.
• Knowledge of DB2, RDBMS, and AIX/Linux.
• Understanding of middleware architecture and integration patterns.
• Leadership experience in enterprise integration initiatives.