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Job Description:
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced IBM ACE Integration Architect with strong expertise in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM API Connect, and Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) to design, develop, and govern enterprise scale integration solutions.
This role is critical in defining robust integration architectures that enable seamless data and service flow across heterogeneous systems. The ideal candidate will have deep middleware and API integration experience, along with strong domain exposure in Insurance (or regulated industries).
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Design end to end integration architectures using IBM ACE, API Connect, and CP4I
Define integration patterns, standards, and best practices for enterprise integrations
Contribute to solution architecture reviews and provide technical leadership
Development & Implementation
Develop and maintain integration flows and services using IBM ACE
Design and implement APIs using REST and SOAP, ensuring compliance with security and industry standards
Perform data transformation and message handling using JSON and XML
Collaboration & Delivery
Work closely with business, application, and infrastructure teams to understand integration requirements
Guide development teams through design, development, and deployment best practices
Support CI/CD and DevOps alignment for integration components
Support & Optimization
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to middleware, APIs, and message flows
Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of integration solutions
Drive continuous improvement of the integration landscape
Required Skills & Qualifications
Core Technical Skills
Strong hands on experience with:
o IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
o IBM API Connect
o IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I)
Expertise in:
o REST, SOAP, WSDL
o XML, JSON
o JMS
o TLS, OAuth 2.0 / API Security
Domain Knowledge
Strong understanding of the Insurance domain (policies, claims, underwriting, partner integrations)
Architecture & Middleware
Experience in designing scalable, secure, and fault tolerant integration architectures
Knowledge of integration patterns (synchronoasynchronous, event driven, API led connectivity)
Good to Have
Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and OpenShift
Exposure to hybrid and cloud native integration deployments
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for middleware and API platforms
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to mentor teams and influence architectural decisions
Skills
Mandatory Skills : IBM-API Connect