Kyndryl
PlatformEngineer-Middleware
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“Platform Engineer - Middleware at Kyndryl. Skills: IBM ACE, IBM API Connect, Apache Kafka, Integration Middleware. Administer and manage IBM ACE runtime environments. Manage IBM API Connect platform”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure platform availability, stability, and SLA compliance; Ensure high availability and fault tolerance; Ensure adherence to enterprise security and compliance standards; Drive innovation and take ownership of work; Prioritize customer success; Make a difference in the world of cloud-based managed services; Achieve coveted positions such as Principal Engineer or Vice President of Software; Contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success; Achieve your ambitions
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving skills; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 to 7+ years of database developer experience in banking or BFSI domain, Strong administration experience in: IBM ACE (App Connect Enterprise), IBM API Connect, Apache Kafka, IBM Transformation Extender (ITX), Experience in: API Proxy / Service Proxy / Routing configuration, API Gateway administration, Understanding of: REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, Proven experience in: Middleware platform support, Production troubleshooting, Performance tuning and monitoring, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to work in production-critical environments, Good communication and coordination skills, Proactive and operations-focused mindset
Nice to Have
Bachelore’s/Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience, Certifications in IBM ACE / API Connect / Integration, Experience in enterprise-scale transformation programs, Exposure to regulated domains especially in Banking domain is preferred, Exposure to: Docker / Kubernetes / OpenShift, Monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace), Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / IBM Cloud)
What You'll Do.
Administer and manage IBM ACE runtime environments
Manage IBM API Connect platform
Administer Apache Kafka clusters
Manage IBM Transformation Extender runtime
Setup environment across Dev / QA / UAT / Prod
Ensure platform availability
Configure and maintain API proxies / service proxies / routing rules
Manage API lifecycle in IBM API Connect
Implement routing policies
Implement security controls
Implement traffic management
Administer Kafka environments
Monitor and troubleshoot event streaming pipelines
Support ACE message flows and deployments
Support ITX maps and runtime executions
Handle L2/L3 support and root cause analysis
Monitor integration platforms using enterprise tools
Handle production incidents and critical outages
and proactive monitoring strategies
Perform performance tuning across ACE
Perform capacity planning and system optimization
Identify and resolve bottlenecks
Implement secure communication (SSL/TLS)
Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
Support automation using Shell / Python scripting
Support automation using CI/CD tools
Assist in automated deployments
Assist in environment standardization
Provide technical guidance and mentorship
Participate in solutioning
and client discussions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Enterprise architects; Work closely with Application teams; Work closely with Infrastructure and DevOps teams; Collaborate with others; Work with product team
Communication Scope
Good communication and coordination skills
Process & Methodology
Enterprise-scale transformation programs
Full Job Description
**Who We Are** At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. **The Role** We are looking for a skilled Integration Middleware Specialist with strong experience in administration, support, and management of enterprise integration platforms. The role involves ensuring availability, performance, and stability of integration systems built on IBM technologies and event-driven platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands-on administration experience along with working knowledge of API routing, service proxy configurations, and integration development concepts. Key Responsibilities * Platform Administration & Support, Administer and manage: IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) runtime environments, IBM API Connect platform (gateways, catalogs),Apache Kafka clusters,IBM Transformation Extender (ITX) runtime,Installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching,Environment setup across Dev / QA / UAT / Prod,Ensure platform availability, stability, and SLA compliance * API Gateway & Service Proxy Management:Configure and maintain:API proxies / service proxies / routing rules,Manage API lifecycle in IBM API Connect:Publish, version, secure, and monitor APIs * Implement: Routing policies, Security controls (OAuth, API Keys, JWT),Traffic management (rate limiting, throttling) * Messaging & Event Streaming (Kafka), Administer Kafka environments:Topic creation, partitioning, replication,Consumer group management,Monitor and troubleshoot:Event streaming pipelines,Producer/consumer performanceEnsure high availability an
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