Lead Middleware Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking a Lead Middleware Engineer to join our growing infrastructure team focused on middleware technologies. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise integration solutions using IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE). The ideal candidate will lead middleware platform strategy, oversee integration development, and ensure secure and reliable file transfers and message routing across enterprise systems and external partners. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and support of global integration solutions using IBM SFG and IBM ACE. Manage and maintain middleware infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance. Develop B2B file transfer workflows, partner onboarding processes, and data transformation solutions. Implement message flows, error handling, and integration patterns using IBM ACE. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to integration developers and engineers. Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to define and deliver integration solutions. Monitor and troubleshoot middleware issues; perform root cause analysis and drive resolutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational procedures. Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in middleware or enterprise integration roles. Hands-on experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG), including partner onboarding, routing channels, and business process modeling. Proficiency in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), including ESQL, message flows, and integration nodes. Strong understanding of file transfer protocols (SFTP, AS2, FTP/S), B2B integration standards, and security practices (TLS, PGP). Experience in troubleshooting message flows, analyzing system logs, and performance tuning. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell or Python. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers. Preferred Qualifications Experience with containerized deployments. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or IBM MQ monitoring. Knowledge of cloud integration platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Education: Bachelors Degree