VP, Principal I, Infrastructure Solution Architect (JRI-5417)

THE JAPAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Integration Architect to provide architectural oversight and lead integration projects. The ideal candidate requires over 15 years of experience in middleware, strong expertise in IBM ACE and MQ, and proven abilities to mentor teams. This role offers a collaborative environment where strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in the IT middleware domain.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural oversight for integration projects.
• Design API-led connectivity architecture.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex production issues.

Skills

IBM ACE expertise

IBM MQ experience

API security knowledge

Java programming

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field

Tools

IBM ACE

IBM MQ

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural oversight for all integration projects, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and performance requirements.
• Design and manage API-led connectivity architecture to create reusable, flexible, and scalable integration patterns.
• Evaluate and recommend new integration technologies, tools, and platforms to enhance ESB capabilities.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of end-to-end integration solutions using the chosen ESB platform.
• Ensure the ESB platform's performance meets operational requirements, troubleshooting and resolving performance and scalability issues.
• Implement security policies, including OAuth, API security, and encryption for secure API communication.
• Drive the adoption of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for integration development and deployment.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of integration architects and developers.
• Collaborate with various business units, product owners, and technical teams to gather requirements, understand business processes, and translate them into effective integration solutions.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues, conducting root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for integration solutions, architectures, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to the overall IT strategy, identifying opportunities for leveraging the ESB platform to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or a closely related field with a minimum of 15+ years of experience, preferably in the IT middleware domain.
• Strong expertise in IBM ACE and IBM MQ products.
• At least 8 years of experience handling IBM ACE and IBM MQ platforms in large organizations.
• Proven support experience for IBM ACE in a High Availability environment.
• Extensive experience with IBM ACE and IBM MQ configurations, deployments, and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of ESB architecture, integration patterns (e.g., publish-subscribe, request-reply, choreography, orchestration), and messaging protocols (e.g., SOAP, REST, JMS, AMQP).
• Proficiency in programming languages used in integration, such as Java, Python, and JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of web standards and security standards (OAuth, SSL, CORS, JWT).
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams of integration architects and developers.
• Ability to foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Proven ability to work effectively in challenging technical environments.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proactive, accountable, and ownership-driven approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• Certifications in IBM ACE or IBM MQ are preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of database concepts and SQL.
• Experience working in Linux server environments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, proactively improve services, and interest in learning new technologies.