IBM Middleware Developer
UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a highly skilled IBM Middleware Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise integration solutions using IBM middleware technologies for a remote position. Candidates with an active LinkedIn preferred. Candidates Must reside in the EST Time zone for the duration of the project.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM Integration Bus (IIB), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), and IBM MQ, with strong experience integrating disparate systems through secure, reliable, and scalable messaging and service-based architectures. This role requires hands-on development across the full SDLC, close collaboration with technical and business teams, and a strong understanding of SOA, EAI, and integration best practices.
WHO WE ARE
UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT consulting and services company that delivers innovative technology solutions to public and private sector clients. We specialize in providing highly skilled consultants across a wide range of IT disciplines, supporting complex enterprise environments and mission-critical systems.
WHAT WE OFFER
Opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-level integration initiatives
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Exposure to modern middleware, messaging, and SOA technologies
Commitment to professional growth and technical excellence
MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 8 years of SDLC experience with a strong focus on middleware and integration technologies
Extensive hands-on experience with IBM Integration Bus (IIB), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), and IBM MQ
Proficiency in Java/J2EE, ESQL, XML, XSD, WSDL, XSLT, and XPath
Experience designing and developing message flows, MRM message sets, and integration patterns
Strong experience implementing SOA services using SOAP, HTTP, and RESTful APIs
Hands-on experience with MQ nodes for message queuing, delivery, reply, and guaranteed delivery mechanisms
Experience processing file-based messages using File Input and File Output nodes
Strong experience interfacing with Oracle databases, including PL/SQL for data retrieval and updates
Solid understanding of asynchronous communication patterns and robust error handling and retry mechanisms
Experience implementing security including SSL, certificates, and public/private key infrastructure
Working knowledge of Oracle SQL Developer, IBM MQ Explorer, Git, Azure, and IBM DataPower
Strong understanding of SOA, EAI, and enterprise integration best practices
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Design, develop, test, and deploy integration solutions using IBM Integration Bus (IIB), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), and IBM MQ and IBM Integration Toolkit
Create and maintain message flows to transform and route data across multiple formats and systems
Develop and expose services using SOAP, HTTP, and REST-based interfaces
Implement reliable messaging solutions leveraging MQ for asynchronous and guaranteed delivery
Process and manage file-based integrations using File Input and Output nodes
Integrate middleware solutions with Oracle databases using PL/SQL
Implement and maintain secure communication channels using industry-standard security protocols
Support enterprise integration initiatives by troubleshooting, enhancing, and optimizing existing middleware solutions
UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.