Sr IBM Master Data Management/Integration Developer

I O DATASPHERE; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IO Datasphere, Inc. is seeking a Senior IBM Master Data Management (MDM)/Integration Developer for a Lansing, MI project with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. The role requires 8+ years in enterprise software and expert IBM InfoSphere MDM, Kafka, and WildFly experience.

Hybrid work with on-site Mondays and Tuesdays is mandatory. You will lead design, development, and maintenance across SDLC, collaborate with DBAs and infrastructure teams, and ensure data integrity and

Qualifications

• 8+ years - 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 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 CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Azure Git repo, or similar tools.
• Experience working with application servers such as WildFly, including deployments, startup, configuration, health checks, and runtime issue resolution.
• 8+ years - Java / J2EE experience, including Java, JSP, and REST/SOAP-based services, with strong production troubleshooting skills.
• 5+ years - Linux/Unix operating systems, including command-line usage, log analysis, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Experience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Strong Linux/Unix shell scripting skills (Bash).

Responsibilities

• Write high level functional requirement documents.
• 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.
• Work on creating and deploying certificates on Windows and Linux systems.
• Work closely with Infrastructure teams for maintenance and issue resolution.
• Execute full SDLC including gathering requirements and writing specs for complex projects.
• Experience developing prototypes and mockups for user review and approval.
• Expose to flowcharts and documentation to ensure logical flow of requirements.
• Assist with Enterprise Architecture Solution Assessment and hosting documentation.
• Design, develop, and implement test plans and reports for applications.
• Create or collect test data and execute tests to verify logic.
• Assist with UAT Testing, Test cases, Post Implementation testing.
• Provide defect and incident tracking information.
• Assist with RFC implementations.
• Maintain/update system documentation after upgrades.
• Monitor production and non-production environments.
• Provide application support for business client applications.
• Deliver products and services based on core SDLC concepts.

Skills

IBM MDM

Java/J2EE

Kafka

WildFly

Linux/Unix scripting

SQL (Oracle/MS SQL)

CI/CD (Azure DevOps)

REST/SOAP services

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Apache Kafka

WildFly

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Elastic Stack

Job description

Position Sr IBM Master Data Management/Integration Developer

Client Name Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)

Requisition 167672

Location Lansing, MI

Duration 1+ years

Due Date 11/05/2026

C2C Possible Yes. Rate depends on experience

Interview Method 1st Webcam; 2nd Onsite

NOTE: Open to local candidates (preferred) or those willing to relocate to Lansing, MI prior to starting. MUST be able to relocate from day one with no delays at their own expense (non-negotiable). Hybrid position, Mondays and Tuesdays are required on-site days (non-negotiable) Must meet these requirements from beginning. In office days are mandatory and cannot be altered. No remote-only option available. We can accept H1b, H4, TN and other valid work visas for IT. However we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

Description:

Our client is looking for a Senior IBM Master Data Management (MDM)/Integration Developer to be responsible for providing ongoing maintenance and support for various applications. These applications are part of the Technology and Database area. The resource is integral to supporting and improving client's automated processes, streamlining critical business processes, data integrity, 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 these applications. Not having a resource on staff will delay ongoing and future project work within the area and lead to client's inability to deliver on prioritized enhancements and maintenance to all major applications .

Tasks:

• Write high level functional requirement documents.
• 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
• 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
• Delivering product and service based upon the core concepts of software Development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.
• Ability to independently own, maintain, and support complex systems with minimal external dependency

Additional 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
• Experience integrating Kafka with WildFly-based applications and IBM MDM Standard Edition
• Experience creating, scheduling, and maintaining CRON jobs for batch and scheduled processes
• Experience in development of Flowable is a strong plus
• 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

Skills Required

• 8+ years - 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 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 CI/CD pipelines using Azure Devops, azure git repo, or similar tools
• Experience working with application servers such as WildFly, including application deployments, startup, configuration, health checks, and runtime issue resolution
• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years - Java / J2EE experience, including Java, JSP, and REST/SOAP-based services, with strong production troubleshooting skills
• 5+ years - Experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems, including command-line usage, log analysis, and system-level troubleshooting
• Experience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka
• 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