Webmethods Developer

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Webmethods Developer for a contract position based in Melbourne. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating business needs into robust integration designs and developing comprehensive API and integration solutions using webMethods technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert business requirements into integration designs covering interface specifications, mappings, error management, and non-functional criteria.
• Implement sound integration patterns such as API-led, event-driven, pub/sub, batch, or file-based approaches; maximize reuse of existing services.
• Create thorough design documentation and actively participate in architectural and design evaluations.
• Develop flow and Java services, adapters, triggers, and APIs utilizing webMethods Integration Server and Designer tools.
• Construct and support REST and SOAP APIs, B2B/EDI workflows, and handle messaging via Universal Messaging or Broker.
• Develop and execute unit and integration test cases; aid in SIT, UAT, and production rollout activities.
• Package and deploy integration components using Deployer and CI/CD pipelines across various environments.
• Offer level 3 support for integration assets by diagnosing incidents, fixing bugs, and optimizing performance.
• Enhance system monitoring, logging, alerting capabilities and work toward reducing technical debt within integration solutions.
• Document and maintain a comprehensive inventory of integrations, dependencies, and business rules.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, vendors, QA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least 8 years in integration development, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience specifically in webMethods Integration Server, Designer, flow and Java service development.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver integration projects end-to-end, encompassing both design and implementation phases.
• Expertise in REST and SOAP APIs, handling data formats such as JSON, XML/XSLT, flat files, and working with JDBC/SAP or other adapters.
• Familiarity with messaging middleware, specifically Universal Messaging or Broker, leveraging pub/sub and ensuring guaranteed message delivery.
• Experience using webMethods API Gateway or API Portal solutions.
• Proficient in deployment and DevOps processes, including use of Deployer, Git version control, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps, and environment management.
• Strong skills in error handling, logging, monitoring, and performance tuning within production environments.
• Effective communicator capable of liaising directly with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Must have Australian work rights and availability to commence within two weeks.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Workato (recipes, connectors, certifications) or alternative iPaaS platforms such as MuleSoft, Boomi, or Azure Integration Services.
• Prior involvement in migration of integration platforms.
• Knowledge of retail or e-commerce systems integrations including POS, order management, inventory, ERP (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP), warehouse management systems, and supplier EDI.
• Familiarity with webMethods Trading Networks, B2B and EDI standards.
• Experience with cloud-based webMethods deployments or webMethods.io.
• Possession of Software AG or IBM webMethods certifications.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and automated integration testing practices.