Lead Middleware Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Middleware Engineer to work with our growing Middleware team, which is dedicated to the availability, performance, administration, and capacity of several middleware tools. The engineer will design, implement, and support enterprise integration solutions using IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE). This role will lead the middleware platform strategy, oversee integration development, and ensure secure, reliable file transfers and message routing across enterprise systems and partners.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and support of global integration solutions including IBM SFG and IBM ACE. Manage and maintain middleware infrastructure for high availability, security, and performance. Develop B2B file transfer workflows, partner onboarding processes, and data transformations. Implement message flows, error handling, and integration patterns using IBM ACE. Provide technical leadership to a team of integration developers and engineers. Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to define requirements and deliver solutions. Monitor and troubleshoot middleware issues; perform root cause analysis and drive resolutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational procedures. Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

5 years of experience in Middleware or Enterprise integration roles. Strong hands-on experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) including partner onboarding, routing channels, and business process modeling. Knowledge in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) including ESQL, message flows, and integration nodes. Solid understanding of file transfer protocols (SFTP, AS2, FTP/S), B2B integration standards, and security (TLS, PGP). Proficiency in troubleshooting message flows, system logs, and performance tuning. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Python, etc.) for automation and maintenance. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with containerized deployments. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk, Dynatrace, or IBM MQ monitoring. Knowledge of cloud integration platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc). Bachelor''s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.