Datapower Developer

Supplier Note: this is a hybrid role based in Fort Mill, SC, with conversion potential based on budget and candidate fit.

About the role

We are seeking an expert-level IBM DataPower Engineer with 10+ years of experience to drive secure API and integration design, administration, and production support. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on subject-matter expert capable of defining integration standards, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating across Application, Security, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure integrations on DataPower X2/X3 appliances.
• Develop and enforce common standard frameworks for API and integration solutions.
• Implement security protocols including OAuth 2.0, WS-Security, JWTs, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain DataPower Gateway scripts and XSL transformations.
• Manage TLS certificates, including renewal and coordination for seamless upgrades in lower and production environments.
• Maintain pristine configurations for domains/appliances and collaborate with application teams on API cleanup.
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and documentation of production issues.
• Educate and guide application teams on secure integration design patterns.
• Administer DataPower appliances, including initialization, setup, and networking.
• Lead initiatives for new Data Center DataPower and WebSphere MQ builds.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Security, Infrastructure, Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Application Development) to define optimal routing patterns across multiple data centers.
• Automate CI/CD processes using tools such as TeamCity, Octopus, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Python.
• Automate SOMA/REST management for code and configuration migrations to higher environments.
• Set up, install, and configure IBM WebSphere MQ environments, including failover and high-availability (HA) solutions.
• Operate and configure DataPower Operations Dashboard (DPOD).
• Debug APIs and provide detailed troubleshooting and error handling.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience with DataPower X2/X3 appliances.
• Strong experience in DataPower proxy implementations and design.
• Expertise in security protocols: OAuth 2.0, WS-Security, JWTs, authentication, and authorization.
• Proficiency in DataPower GatewayScript and XSL transformations.
• In-depth knowledge of protocols, orchestration, mediation, encryption, and descriptions.
• Experience with TLS certificate management, including renewal and coordination across environments.
• Strong debugging skills for identifying root causes and documenting production RCAs.
• Experience with DataPower administration, appliance initialization, setup, and networking.
• Knowledge of CI/CD automation tools: TeamCity, Octopus, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Python.
• Experience with SOMA/REST management automations for code/config migrations.
• Experience setting up and installing IBM WebSphere MQ environments, including failover and HA configurations.
• Familiarity with DataPower Operations Dashboard (DPOD).
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace and SolarWinds.
• Hands-on experience with WebSphere MQ.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70.50 - $89.50 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include the following for eligible candidates:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options.
• Life insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employees and dependents).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off (PTO), vacation, or sick leave.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Fort Mill, SC. The role is structured as a Contract to Hire.