WebMethods Architect - Upgrade Expert

Bounty Hunter World; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a seasoned WebMethods Architect to lead significant integration projects. This role involves upgrading and migrating WebMethods Integration Suite, defining architecture best practices, and implementing hybrid integration solutions using cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in WebMethods, API Gateway, and B2B solutions, along with a strong grasp of CI/CD automation and DevOps. Join a dynamic team and leverage your expertise to drive innovation and enhance system performance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in WebMethods integration and API Gateway.
• Hands-on experience with WebMethods Upgrade projects (version 9.x to 10.x).
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the upgrade and migration of WebMethods Integration Suite.
• Define WebMethods architecture and best practices for integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hybrid integration solutions.

Skills

WebMethods integration

API Gateway

B2B solutions

SOAP & REST API development

troubleshooting

performance tuning

Microservices

Event-Driven Architecture

Agile methodologies

problem-solving

Education

WebMethods certification

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud Integration platforms

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We are seeking a WebMethods Architect with extensive experience in WebMethods upgrades, migration, and architecture design. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in WebMethods Integration Suite, API Gateway, and hybrid cloud integration, along with hands-on experience in modernizing existing WebMethods platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the upgrade and migration of WebMethods Integration Suite from older versions to the latest versions.
2. Define WebMethods architecture and best practices for integration, performance tuning, and security.
3. Conduct detailed assessment and impact analysis of WebMethods upgrades, ensuring smooth transition and minimal downtime.
4. Architect and implement hybrid integration solutions using WebMethods and cloud- technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP).
5. Oversee the development and deployment of Integration Services, API Gateway policies, and EDI/B2B solutions.
6. Provide technical leadership and mentor development teams in best practices for WebMethods development, error handling, logging, and monitoring.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve complex WebMethods issues related to integrations, performance, and security.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and DevOps teams.
9. Optimize WebMethods configurations for high availability, scalability, and reliability.
10. Ensure compliance with SOA, security policies, and governance standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. 10+ years of experience in WebMethods integration, API Gateway, and B2B solutions.
2. Hands-on experience with WebMethods Upgrade projects (version 9.x to 10.x or later).
3. Strong knowledge of WebMethods Integration Server, API Gateway, Universal Messaging, and Trading Networks.
4. Experience in CI/CD automation, DevOps, and cloud-based WebMethods deployment.
5. Expertise in SOAP & REST API development, security, and governance policies.
6. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience in WebMethods.
7. Experience with Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, and Hybrid Integrations.
8. Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and integration patterns.
9. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
10. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

1. WebMethods certification (e.g., Software AG Certified Integration Professional).
2. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Cloud Integration platforms.
3. Knowledge of AWS/Azure integration services.