Senior Java / IBM ACE Developer
Techstra Solutions•Pittsburgh, PA
4d
About The Position
Role Overview The Senior Java / IBM ACE Developer will join our technology team at a leading retail bank. This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade integration solutions using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) and modern Java technologies. You will lead the development of mission-critical integration services supporting billing, payments, core banking, and external partner ecosystems. The role requires deep expertise in API integration, message transformation, event-driven architecture, and enterprise messaging patterns within a regulated banking environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) / IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
- Strong Java development experience (Java 8/11/17)
- Proven experience designing REST and SOAP services
- Experience with IBM MQ or enterprise messaging platforms
- Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns (EIP)
- Experience with message transformation (XML, JSON, SOAP, EDI)
- Proficiency in ESQL and Java Compute Nodes
- Solid knowledge of API design and integration best practices
- Experience with Oracle databases, SQL, and PL/SQL
- Experience with Git and branching strategies
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail banking or financial services
- Experience integrating with payment systems and billing platforms
- Knowledge of Kafka or event streaming platforms
- Experience with Spring Boot microservices
- Familiarity with API management platforms (Swagger, Apigee, MuleSoft, Informatica)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of batch processing frameworks
- Experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- Knowledge of security standards in banking environments
Responsibilities
- Design and develop integration solutions using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
- Build, deploy, and support message flows, REST/SOAP services, and event-driven integrations
- Develop and maintain Java-based services supporting enterprise integration patterns
- Design API integrations between core banking systems, payment platforms, and third-party services
- Implement messaging solutions using IBM MQ and/or Kafka
- Develop ESQL, Java Compute Nodes, message mappings, and reusable integration components
- Lead architecture discussions for enterprise integration and microservices connectivity
- Ensure scalability, high availability, and resilience of integration services
- Implement security best practices including OAuth2, JWT, TLS, and enterprise authentication standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues including performance bottlenecks and message failures
- Conduct code reviews and enforce integration development standards
- Mentor junior developers on ACE development and integration best practices
- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
- Participate in CI/CD implementation and automated deployment pipelines
- Create and maintain technical documentation and interface specifications
- Support regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements in financial systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
