Middleware Integration Consultant (IBM ACE)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $70.00 – $80.00/hour (Strict W2 Only)
Project Duration: April 30, 2026 – February 27, 2027
Status: No C2C / No Third Parties / No 1099

About the role

Our client is undertaking a critical system transition involving Profile Deposits, where data from the existing Profile platform will be migrated and integrated into a new enterprise system. This environment includes a large number of upstream and downstream interfaces that currently transmit data into the Profile system. We are seeking 3–4 Senior Middleware Consultants to lead this initiative. The engagement will focus on complex data transformation and contextual conversion (not simple file movement) to support this large-scale migration effort.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance integrations using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Execute complex data transformations to support the migration from the legacy Profile platform to the new system.
• Transition legacy file-based transfers into modern, API-based integrations.
• Integrate and process high-volume datasets using Kafka for real-time asynchronous data flows.
• Write and optimize PL/SQL queries to retrieve, transform, and validate data integrity during the conversion.
• Support deployments and maintain middleware nodes within an OpenShift environment.
• Develop and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts for operational support and automation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Proven experience working within OpenShift (containerized) environments.
• Solid hands-on experience with Kafka integration.
• Advanced SQL / PL-SQL development skills (data retrieval, transformation, validation).
• Strong background building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux shell scripting.
• Direct experience with complex middleware conversions involving contextual data transformation.

Benefits

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay