IBM Middleware Platform Specialist

SA Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Technologies in Bengaluru, India is seeking an experienced IBM Middleware Platform Specialist to manage and optimize enterprise integration platforms built on IBM technologies. You will ensure reliable data exchange, maintain middleware stability, and support API and messaging-based integrations.

The role requires strong IBM MQ, IBM Integration Bus/ACE experience, Linux/Unix proficiency, and hands-on production support, incident management, and adherence to security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in middleware or integration platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ.
• Experience with IBM Integration Bus (IIB) / IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Strong understanding of messaging systems and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and web services.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience in production support and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and maintain IBM middleware platforms (IBM MQ, IBM Integration Bus / App Connect Enterprise).
• Design and manage enterprise system integrations using IBM middleware tools.
• Monitor middleware infrastructure for performance, availability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to messaging, integration flows, and API failures.
• Manage message queues, brokers, and integration pipelines.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and development teams for integration delivery.
• Support production deployments, configurations, and release activities.
• Perform incident management, RCA, and problem resolution.
• Ensure adherence to integration standards, security, and best practices.
• Maintain technical documentation for integration architecture and workflows.

Skills

IBM MQ

IBM Integration Bus/ACE

REST/SOAP APIs

Linux/Unix

Production Support

Incident Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

IBM API Connect

Kafka

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IBM Middleware Platform Specialist to manage, support, and optimize enterprise integration platforms built on IBM technologies. The role involves ensuring reliable data exchange between systems, maintaining middleware stability, and supporting API and messaging-based integrations in a complex enterprise environment.

Job Type

Job Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and maintain IBM middleware platforms (IBM MQ, IBM Integration Bus / App Connect, ACE, etc.)
• Design and manage enterprise system integrations using IBM middleware tools
• Monitor middleware infrastructure for performance, availability, and reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to messaging, integration flows, and API failures
• Manage message queues, brokers, and integration pipelines
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and development teams for integration delivery
• Support production deployments, configurations, and release activities
• Perform incident management, RCA, and problem resolution
• Ensure adherence to integration standards, security, and best practices
• Maintain technical documentation for integration architecture and workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in middleware or integration platforms
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ
• Experience with IBM Integration Bus (IIB) / IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
• Strong understanding of messaging systems and enterprise integration patterns
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and web services
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
• Experience in production support and incident management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM API Connect
• Knowledge of Kafka or other messaging platforms
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience in DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
• ITIL certification or ITSM experience
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or banking environments

Key Skills

• IBM MQ
• IBM Integration Bus / ACE
• API Integration (REST/SOAP)
• Messaging & Middleware Architecture
• Production Support & Troubleshooting
• Linux/Unix
• Incident & Change Management

Success Metrics

• High availability of middleware platforms
• Efficient and stable message flow across systems
• Minimal integration failures and downtime
• Timely resolution of production incidents
• Strong adherence to SLAs and operational standards