Sr. IBM InfoSphere MDM Support Engineer

MasterApp Labs; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

MasterApp Labs seeks a Sr. IBM InfoSphere MDM Support Engineer to join our enterprise-grade data management effort on a hybrid schedule in Lansing, MI.

You will own complex MDM environments, troubleshoot, optimize data models, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, and development teams. The role requires deep hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x, Java/J2EE, Linux, Kafka, and SDLC practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM), including MDM data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

IBM MDM

Apache Kafka

Java/J2EE

Linux/Unix

SQL (Oracle/MS SQL)

Shell scripting (Bash)

ELK/Elastic Stack

CI/CD pipelines

WildFly

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Tools

Git

GitHub

WildFly

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Sr. IBM InfoSphere MDM Support Engineer Location: Lansing, MI, (Hybrid)-Mondays and Tuesdays are required on-site days Position Type: Contract Interview Mode: 1st round MS Teams & 2nd round In-person

This is a repost of 160736. You can resubmit candidate if they are still available and your best option.

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 DTMB.
• Delivering product and service based upon the core concepts of software Development.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systems
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM), including MDM data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka

Preferred Skills

• Healthcare Experience

Other Desired Skills

• 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"