Lead Integration Engineer - Middleware, APIs & AWS

Apex Systems; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Integration Engineer to design and implement middleware, APIs, and AWS-based solutions in a hybrid San Francisco environment. You will contribute across the full software lifecycle, from requirements through deployment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust integration infrastructure.

The role emphasizes IBM ACE/WebSphere MQ, AWS services, Terraform, and API technologies, with on-call and travel up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with IBM ACE/WebSphere MQ and API-SG/MQ/MFT.
• Proficiency with AWS Cloud technologies (Serverless, Lambda, RDS, EC2).
• Familiarity with IaC using Terraform and messaging middleware.
• Strong JSON/XML data handling and scripting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development, testing, and evaluation of complex solutions in an agile environment.
• Provide programming support and deploy code for established requirements.
• Provide production support and troubleshoot solutions; suggest improvements.
• Design technology infrastructure and configurations; recommend process improvements.
• Review patches/versions and implement software packages; document use cases and scripts.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and process improvements.
• May require extended hours, on-call status, and travel up to 15%.

Skills

IBM ACE/WebSphere MQ

API-MQ/MFT

AWS Cloud technologies

NodeJS/Python/Java

Monitoring dashboards

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Lead Integration Engineer - Middleware, APIs & AWS

Job #: 3054836

Location: San Francisco, California (Hybrid)

Alternate Location: Richmond, Boston, Chicago, NY

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, testing, implementation, review, and evaluation of complex solutions in an agile environment.
• Provide programming support for complex solutions, developing software from established requirements and deploying code.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for production solutions and recommend changes in development, maintenance, and standards.
• Contribute to the design of technology infrastructure and configurations and recommend process improvements.
• Review complex patches and new versions of applications, and implement complex software packages.
• Compile and maintain technical documentation, including use cases and scripts.
• Participate in cross-functional team initiatives and process improvement projects.
• The role may require extended work hours, on-call status, and occasional travel (up to 15%).

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills

• Experience with IBM ACE/WebSphere MQ, API-SG/MQ/MFT.
• Proficiency with AWS Cloud technologies such as Serverless, Lambda, RDS, Storage, EC2, and migration services.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Knowledge of messaging-based middleware, AWS API Gateway, and integration technologies.
• Familiarity with programming languages like NodeJS, Python, or Java, and JSON/XML data types.
• Experience with the creation of alerts and monitoring dashboards for metrics and logs.
• Experience working on Agile projects, including participation in daily scrums.
• Ability to interact with customers, understand business requirements, and collaborate with team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with security concepts such as IAM roles, Kerberos, Authorization, and Wire encryptions.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD with GitLab or Jenkins.

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, and certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodation

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.