IBM Integration Architect

Role Overview As an Integration Architect, you will be responsible for designing and developing robust integration solutions, including REST APIs and messaging-based systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software using modern development practices and Agile methodologies. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop RESTful APIs that improve developer experience and simplify system integration • Lead and contribute to enterprise system integration initiatives • Design and build complex, distributed systems using a disciplined and structured approach • Perform requirements analysis, solution design, estimation, and testing • Apply industry-standard design patterns and architectural best practices • Collaborate with product, program, engineering, and business teams to drive alignment and consensus • Deliver high-quality software in an Agile / SAFe environment • Work with both cloud and on-premise infrastructure and services Required Skills & Experience • Strong experience designing REST APIs and integration solutions • Hands-on experience with systems integration and messaging technologies • Experience with modern technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Node.js, and messaging/queueing systems • Knowledge of distributed computing concepts, including concurrency, parallelism, and race conditions • Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently Preferred / Desired Skills • Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms such as IBM APIC, IIB, eXtreme Scale, or similar technologies • Experience with Kafka or other data streaming platforms • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Experience working on large-scale architectural initiatives • Knowledge of distributed caching solutions • Experience with RDBMS and/or NoSQL databases, including data modeling, normalization/denormalization, and sharding • Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms such as IBM APIC, IIB, eXtreme Scale, or similar technologies • Experience with Kafka or other data streaming platforms • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Experience working on large-scale architectural initiatives • Knowledge of distributed caching solutions • Experience with RDBMS and/or NoSQL databases, including data modeling, normalization/denormalization, and sharding Apply tot his job