Senior IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) Developer / Technical Lead | W2 Contract | Multiple Locations, USA (Onsite)
Senior IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) Developer / Technical Lead
Location: Multiple Locations, USA (Onsite)
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) Developer / Technical Lead to design, develop, and implement enterprise-level integration solutions.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM Integration Bus (IIB), ESQL, Java, IBM MQ, and enterprise integration architecture.
This role requires an experienced technical professional who can lead integration development initiatives, establish technical standards, develop reusable components, mentor engineering teams, and drive best practices across the Integration Center of Excellence (COE).
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise integration solutions using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) and IBM Integration Bus (IIB).
Develop and maintain message flows, message sets, ESQL modules, Java Compute Nodes, and integration components.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and SOAP web services to integrate enterprise applications.
Establish reusable integration frameworks, coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices.
Collaborate with enterprise architects, business stakeholders, product owners, and QA teams to deliver scalable integration solutions.
Perform code reviews, troubleshoot complex integration issues, and optimize application performance.
Mentor junior and mid-level developers and provide technical guidance to the development team.
Manage application deployments across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Contribute to enterprise integration governance and Center of Excellence (COE) initiatives.
Required Technical Skills
7+ years of overall IT experience, including at least 4+ years of hands-on experience with IBM ACE or IBM IIB.
Strong expertise in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM Integration Bus (IIB), and enterprise middleware technologies.
Extensive hands-on experience with ESQL, message flows, message sets, and Java Compute Nodes.
Strong knowledge of Java, XML, JSON, XSD, RESTful APIs, and SOAP web services.
Hands-on experience with IBM MQ and enterprise messaging solutions.
Strong understanding of Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), SOA, microservices architecture, and enterprise integration patterns.
Experience with integration governance, reusable components, coding standards, and COE practices.
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or IBM Cloud.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and DevOps practices.
Leadership & Communication Skills
Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor development teams.
Experience conducting code reviews and enforcing development standards.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and distributed teams.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an enterprise Integration Center of Excellence (COE).
Experience developing enterprise-wide reusable integration assets and frameworks.
Exposure to IBM ACE modernization, migration, and cloud integration initiatives.
Relevant IBM certifications are an added advantage.
