Senior Software Engineer - IBM App Connect Enterprise

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with in-depth experience in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), integration patterns, APIs, messaging, and cloud-native architectures. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to architect scalable, secure, and reliable integration platforms that support critical business processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply and contribute to integration patterns, standards, and best practices (e.g., REST, SOAP, MQ, Kafka, event-driven integration).
• Develop solution architecture documents, mapping technical requirements to integration designs.
• Evaluate and recommend integration technologies.
• Develop ACE message flows, sub flows, message models, and integration services.
• Implement integrations using ESQL, Java, and other supported technologies.
• Build and secure REST APIs, SOAP web services, and event-based integrations.
• Integrate ACE with IBM MQ, HTTP(S), JDBC, SaaS endpoints, Kafka, and cloud-native services.
• Deploy ACE solutions on containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift, or on-premises environments.
• Implement CI/CD automation for integration services (Git, Jenkins, Tekton, UrbanCode, or equivalents).
• Configure ACE runtime components, bar files, policies, and security profiles.
• Troubleshoot integration issues, performance bottlenecks, and runtime errors.
• Optimize message flows and improve reliability, resiliency, and throughput.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK, or IBM tools.
• Lead end-to-end execution of projects and features of moderate complexity through delegation, code review, and driving results.
• Contribute to the defined software engineering roadmap by delivering well-scoped technical solutions.
• Manage and partner with third party providers, vendors, and contractors to ensure project delivery meets quality and timeliness standards.
• Add enhancements to new/future software releases; assist in developing design solutions.
• Identify and recommend improvements to the software development lifecycle and best practices in agile engineering.
• Lead delivery of high-quality design of features and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for multiple products to work together to create value for customers.
• Communicate effectively by tailoring the level of detail to the audience and situation.
• Document design decisions and system support requirements.
• Partner with cross functional peers and/or customers to understand software requirements and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with the team on solution design and estimation of coding tasks and user stories.
• Support the growth of less experienced team members by mentoring, assisting with training, demonstrating empathy, and acting as a resource.
• Drive improvements in source code management, test process/automation, logging, system health monitoring, and related automation.
• Participate in a team on-call rotation and work to resolve the root causes of software failures.
• Influence own team and cross functional peers (e.g., TPMs, Product Managers, UX, etc.).
• Liaise with business analysts to develop tools and templates that support gathering and addressing client and business requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years (ideally 4-6 years) of software engineering experience with 4+ years of hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Working knowledge of ESQL, Java, message flows, DFDL, and data transformation.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing REST APIs and service orchestration.
• Solid understanding of integration patterns (synchronous, asynchronous, pub/sub, event-driven).
• Hands-on experience with IBM MQ, HTTP integrations, JDBC, and file-based flows.
• Experience deploying solutions on Docker, Kubernetes, or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Working knowledge of software design, data structures, algorithms, code construction, versioning, and deployment.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and code review skills, with the ability to assess code correctness, readability, flexibility, supportability, and security.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) and test-driven development.
• You have an understanding of how to efficiently use compute resources.
• You have an effective method for estimating how long it will take to code a solution.

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate the pros and cons of relational vs. non-relational DB types.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies.
• Experience with DevOps practices.

Benefits

At Paradigm, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.