IBM
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AssociatePrincipalEngineer
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“Associate Principal Engineer at IBM. Skills: IBM Sterling Integrator, Sterling File Gateway, BPML, IBM DB2, z/OS, JCL. Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade B2B and file transfer solutions using IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) and Sterling File Gateway (SFG). Develop and support BPML-based business processes, workflows, and partner onboarding integrations. Architect and implement secure file transfer solutions using SFTP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, and related protocols. Manage and optimize IBM DB2”
What You'll Achieve.
Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical enterprise integration systems. Exposure to global B2B ecosystems and complex hybrid infrastructure environments.
Industry & Context.
enterprise integration; file transfer solutions; system issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
9+ years of experience in enterprise integration and IBM Sterling environments. hands-on expertise in IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) and Sterling File Gateway (SFG) architecture, development, and administration. Deep experience with BPML, partner onboarding, and business process development (mandatory). Proven ability to design end-to-end B2B and file transfer integration solutions. experience with IBM DB2 (z/OS or LUW), including performance tuning and query optimization (mandatory). Solid understanding of IBM mainframe technologies including z/OS and JCL (mandatory). Experience with secure protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, AS2, and HTTPS. Knowledge of data formats including XML, JSON, EDI (X12/EDIFACT), and integration frameworks. understanding of IBM MQ, JMS, and enterprise messaging systems. Experience with API integrations using REST and SOAP services. Exposure to IBM ACE / Integration Bus and enterprise integration architectures. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, or similar platforms. Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation in integration environments. analytical, troubleshooting, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Nice to Have
Exposure to IBM ACE / Integration Bus and enterprise integration architectures. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, or similar platforms. Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation in integration environments.
What You'll Do.
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade B2B and file transfer solutions using IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) and Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
Develop and support BPML-based business processes, workflows, and partner onboarding integrations.
Architect and implement secure file transfer solutions using SFTP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, and related protocols.
Manage and optimize IBM DB2 databases, ensuring performance tuning, query optimization, and efficient data handling.
Collaborate with mainframe teams supporting z/OS and JCL-based enterprise integration environments.
Implement and support messaging solutions using IBM MQ, JMS, and other enterprise middleware technologies.
Design and expose integration services through REST and SOAP APIs where required.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex integration, file transfer, and system issues in production environments.
Ensure compliance with security standards, encryption practices, and certificate management policies.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with mainframe teams supporting z/OS and JCL-based enterprise integration environments. Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and mentorship to engineering and support teams.
Full Job Description
## Accountabilities Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade B2B and file transfer solutions using IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) and Sterling File Gateway (SFG). Develop and support BPML-based business processes, workflows, and partner onboarding integrations. Architect and implement secure file transfer solutions using SFTP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, and related protocols. Manage and optimize IBM DB2 databases, ensuring performance tuning, query optimization, and efficient data handling. Collaborate with mainframe teams supporting z/OS and JCL-based enterprise integration environments. Implement and support messaging solutions using IBM MQ, JMS, and other enterprise middleware technologies. Design and expose integration services through REST and SOAP APIs where required. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex integration, file transfer, and system issues in production environments. Ensure compliance with security standards, encryption practices, and certificate management policies. Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and mentorship to engineering and support teams. Requirements: 9+ years of experience in enterprise integration and IBM Sterling environments. Strong hands-on expertise in IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) and Sterling File Gateway (SFG) architecture, development, and administration. Deep experience with BPML, partner onboarding, and business process development (mandatory). Proven ability to design end-to-end B2B and file transfer integration solutions. Strong experience with IBM DB2 (z/OS or LUW), including performance tuning and query optimization (mandatory). Solid understanding of IBM mainframe technologies including z/OS and JCL (mandatory). Experience with secure protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, AS2, and HTTPS. Knowledge of data formats including XML, JSON, EDI (X12/EDIFACT), and integration frameworks. Strong understanding of IBM MQ, JMS, and enterprise messaging systems. Experience with API integrations using REST and SOAP services.
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