Senior IBM MDM Developer(Java & Kafka)

Artificial Intelligence Technologies LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech in Lansing, MI seeks a Senior IBM MDM Developer (Java & Kafka) to design, implement and optimize enterprise data management solutions using IBM InfoSphere MDM, Kafka, and Java/J2EE. You will work on integrating Kafka with WildFly, maintaining data models, batch processes, and healthcare domain considerations, with a 10-month contract and possible extension.

This role requires US work authorization and hands-on expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience for enterprise-scale applications.
• Hands-on with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM).
• Hands-on with Apache Kafka including topics, producers/consumers, and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• Healthcare domain experience is required.
• 8+ years Java/J2EE, including REST/SOAP services and production troubleshooting.
• 5+ years Linux/Unix experience.
• Knowledge of Zookeeper and Kafka KRaft concepts, including Strimzi Operator.
• Experience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka.
• Hands-on with WildFly deployment, configuration, and health checks.
• Experience integrating Kafka with WildFly-based apps and IBM MDM.
• Strong SQL skills (Oracle and MS SQL).

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level MDm data management solutions.
• Implement and optimize Kafka integrations and data flows.
• Maintain and enhance IBM MDM implementations and configurations.
• Develop and troubleshoot Java/J2EE services (REST/SOAP).
• Operate on Linux/Unix environments and batch processing pipelines.
• Collaborate on WildFly-based deployments and Kafka integration tasks.

Skills

IBM InfoSphere MDM

Apache Kafka

Java/J2EE

Linux/Unix

SQL (Oracle, MS SQL)

Batch processing (WildFly, Kafka)

REST/SOAP services

MDM concepts

Production troubleshooting

Kafka KRaft / Zookeeper

WildFly deployment

Healthcare domain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Strimzi Operator

WildFly

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Senior IBM MDM Developer (Java & Kafka)

Location: Lansing, MI

Duration: 10 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $76/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, supporting enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong hands‑on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM), including data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka, including topic creation, configuration, producer and consumer development, and message flow troubleshooting.
• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• Prior healthcare domain experience is required.
• Strong understanding of MDM concepts and IBM MDM product capabilities, with the ability to maintain and enhance existing implementations.
• 8+ years of Java/J2EE experience, including Java, JSP, REST/SOAP services, and production troubleshooting.
• 5+ years of experience with Linux/Unix operating systems, command‑line operations, log analysis, and system troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Zookeeper and Kafka KRaft concepts, including the Strimzi Operator.
• Experience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka.
• Hands‑on experience with WildFly application server deployment, configuration, startup, health checks, and runtime troubleshooting.
• Experience integrating Kafka with WildFly‑based applications and IBM MDM Standard Edition.
• Strong SQL skills, including query development and optimization in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.