Middleware Architect

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Middleware Architect with over 12 years of expertise in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting complex technical integrations using multiple integration patterns. The role demands strong proficiency in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), middleware systems, messaging frameworks, microservices, Java-driven technologies, and enterprise architecture. Prior experience in the Banking or BFSI domain is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end middleware service lifecycle: gather requirements, design, develop, implement, configure, deploy, and support production systems.
• Create integration solutions employing diverse patterns such as services, microservices, monoliths, middleware communications, and messaging.
• Design secure, scalable integrations using appropriate communication protocols, standards, and industry best practices.
• Develop enterprise and custom integrations supporting both web and mobile platforms.
• Administer and optimize IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) including setup, configuration, and development of scalable middleware solutions for sizable enterprises.
• Lead and mentor the middleware team, overseeing workload distribution, technical guidance, and skills development.
• Establish middleware development and quality standards across the team.
• Create scalable, secure, maintainable enterprise integration architecture and technical designs.
• Apply proven enterprise integration and design patterns to fulfill business and technical needs, ensuring alignment with company architecture and industry norms.
• Perform Java development and support integration components using frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Develop microservices architectures and integration methods leveraging HTTP, messaging protocols, publish/subscribe patterns, and fire-and-forget models.
• Work with API gateway or mesh technologies and enforce API standards and integration best practices.
• Adopt DevOps practices including branching strategies, code reviews, continuous integration, and GitOps methodologies within an Agile framework.
• Engage with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS, supporting containerization and modern API platforms; evaluate emerging integration technologies.
• Support banking/BFSI integration solutions, with focus on Open Banking API standards and enterprise banking applications.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, designs, and governance compliance.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot integration issues, coordinate issue resolution across various teams, and ensure integration service reliability and maintainability.

Required Experience and Skills

• 12 to 15 years in technical integration design, implementation, and support.
• Expertise with enterprise integration patterns and middleware platforms.
• Hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Proficient with MQ and Apache Kafka messaging technologies.
• Experience building scalable enterprise integration frameworks.
• Strong background in the Banking or BFSI sector preferred.
• Leadership experience managing middleware teams.
• Advanced skills in Java and related frameworks including Spring and Hibernate.
• Experience with microservices-based architectures and API integrations.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and SDLC processes.

Technical Proficiencies

• IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
• IBM MQ
• Apache Kafka
• Enterprise Integration Patterns
• Middleware platforms and solutions
• Microservices architecture
• Java, Spring, Hibernate
• HTTP protocols and messaging paradigms (Pub/Sub, Fire & Forget)
• API Gateway and API Mesh implementations
• RESTful API integration
• Git and GitOps workflows
• Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Cloud services: Microsoft Azure, AWS
• Containerization technologies
• Open Banking APIs and BI4AN standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Banking/BFSI industries.
• Designing enterprise-scale integration solutions.
• Integration projects involving web and mobile channels.
• Familiarity with Open Banking protocols.
• Proficiency with cloud-hosted integration solutions and container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with API management and container platforms.

Competencies

• Middleware leadership and team management
• Solution architecture and design
• Technical solution development
• Production support and troubleshooting
• Documentation and governance adherence
• Problem-solving orientation
• Collaboration in Agile environments