Senior Java Developer IBM InfoSphere MDM Engineer Apache Kafka

Rose International; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International in Lansing, MI is seeking an experienced Programmer Analyst to support enterprise-scale systems on-site. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing MPI/MIDSP and related applications, with emphasis on data integrity, automated processes, and security controls.

The position requires deep technical knowledge, including IBM InfoSphere MDM, Apache Kafka, Java/J2EE, and strong Linux scripting skills, to deliver reliable production systems and effective client support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM).
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Write high level functional requirement documents.
• Work in Linux operating systems.
• Develop scripts in PowerShell.
• Work in Git and GitHub for repositories.
• Create monthly reports for MDM applications.
• Provide defect and incident tracking information.

Skills

8+ years of software development

IBM InfoSphere MDM

Apache Kafka

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WildFly

Oracle/SQL Server

Linux/Unix

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Git/GitHub

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

***Only qualified Programmer Analyst candidates located near the Lansing, MI area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience Knowledge Abilities And Skills

• 8+ years of software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systems
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM) including MDM data models entities transactions batch processing configuration customization and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka

Preferred Experience Knowledge Abilities And Skills

• Healthcare Experience
• Strong understanding of MDM concepts and IBM MDM product capabilities with the ability to understand maintain and enhance an existing MDM Standard Edition implementation built by a third‑party vendor
• 8+ years of Java / J2EE experience including Java JSP and REST/SOAP-based services with strong production troubleshooting skills
• 5+ years of experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems including command-line usage log analysis and system-level troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka including topic creation and configuration producer and consumer development message flow troubleshooting and understanding of Zookeeper and Kafka KRaft concepts using strimzi operator
• Experience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka
• Experience working with application servers such as WildFly including application deployments startup configuration health checks and runtime issue resolution
• Experience integrating Kafka with WildFly-based applications and IBM MDM Standard Edition
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Strong Linux/Unix shell scripting skills (Bash) including automation and operational scripting
• Experience creating scheduling and maintaining CRON jobs for batch and scheduled processes
• Experience in development of Flowable is a strong plus
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azuredevops azure git repo or similar tools
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud and OCP containerized environments
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure
• Exposure to OpenShift and Kubernetes is a strong plus
• Experience with ELK / Elastic Stack for log monitoring and troubleshooting including correlating logs across Kafka WildFly and MDM
• Experience working with data and supporting mission‑critical production systems
• Ability to independently own maintain and support complex systems with minimal external dependency

The position is responsible for providing ongoing maintenance and support for Master Person Index (MPI), Michigan Index Data Stewardship Portal and Symmetry applications supported within our department. These applications are part of the Technology and Database area. The resource is integral to supporting and improving client automated processes, streamlining critical business processes, data integrity, SEM/SUITE compliance, and securing the applications. As a lead, the resource participates in a variety of assignments that provides for the enhancement, integration, maintenance, and implementation of projects. The resource also provides application oversight to business analysts and to other teams integrating with Master Person index. Not having a resource on staff will delay ongoing and future project work within the area and lead to client inability to deliver on priotized enhancements and maintenance from MPI to all major applications like Bridges, MiIntegrate

Job Responsibilities

• Write high level functional requirement documents
• Work in Linux Operating Systems
• Develop scripts in PowerShell
• Work in Git and GitHub for repositories
• Work closely with Database Administrators to develop and execute SQL scripts
• Create monthly reports for MDM applications
• Work with client for task and ticket resolutions in MPI and MIDSP
• Work on creating and deploying certificates on Windows and Linux systems
• Work closely with Infrastructure teams like Server team (Linux Windows) and Network team for maintenance and issue resolution
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC) including experience in gathering requirements and writing functional/technical specifications for complex projects
• Experience developing prototypes mockup for users review and approval
• Exposure to flowcharts screen layouts and documentation to ensure logical flow of the system requirements
• Assist with Enterprise Architecture Solution Assessment (EASA) Hosting document and Firewall Rules
• Design develop and implement test plans and test reports for applications or subsystems
• Create or collect test data and execute approved tests to determine the accuracy of program logic to produce desired results
• Assist with UAT Testing Test cases Post Implementation testing
• Provide defect and incident tracking information
• Assist with implementation of Request for Change (RFC - application changes infrastructure changes etc)
• Maintain/update system documentation as a result of system upgrades
• Monitors applications both production and non-production environments
• Provide application support for business client applications that are maintained by client
• Delivering product and service based upon the core concepts of software Development

About Rose

• Founded in 1993
• Office Locations Across the U.S.
• 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
• Employee Oriented Company
• Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
• Continuous Professional Development

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