IBM DataPower Integration Designer

Systems Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Arabia seeks an experienced IBM DataPower Integration Designer in Riyadh to design secure, scalable integration solutions and lead implementation across middleware ecosystems.

You will gather requirements, perform feasibility analyses, produce HLD/LLD, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade integrations using DataPower, MPGW, and API gateways.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in enterprise integration roles.
• Strong knowledge of SOA and middleware concepts.
• Proficient in XML technologies and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Experience with DataPower services and security.

Responsibilities

• Gather and translate business requirements into integration designs.
• Assess technical feasibility and propose optimal approaches.
• Prepare HLD and LLD documents according to standards.
• Design secure, scalable DataPower integration solutions.
• Provide guidance to development and QA teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Apply enterprise integration best practices across designs.

Skills

Integration design

Middleware concepts

SOA knowledge

XML/XSD/WSDL

REST/SOAP APIs

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

IBM DataPower

MPGW

Web Service Proxy

XML Firewall

IBM API Connect

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IBM DataPower Integration Designer with 5+ years of experience in enterprise integration and middleware technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements, assessing technical feasibility, and designing secure, scalable, and high-performing integration solutions using IBM DataPower. The role requires strong collaboration with business, architecture, development, QA, and infrastructure teams throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Attend business and technical meetings to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into integration solutions.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and recommend optimal integration approaches in alignment with the core architecture team.
• Prepare High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents according to defined standards.
• Design secure, scalable, and high-performing integration solutions using IBM DataPower.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Apply enterprise integration, SOA, and middleware best practices across integration designs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in integration design, middleware, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of SOA, enterprise integration, and middleware concepts.
• Strong knowledge of XML, XSD, WSDL, SOAP, REST APIs, and XSLT.
• Experience designing DataPower services including Multi-Protocol Gateway (MPGW), Web Service Proxy, and XML Firewall.
• Good understanding of integration security concepts including OAuth, SSL/TLS, AAA, and certificate management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Telecom domain experience is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to IBM API Connect or other API Management platforms is a plus.