Datapower Developer

Key responsibilities

Integration development : Design, develop, and implement complex integration solutions using the IBM ACE Toolkit, including message flows, transformation logic, and ESQL coding.

Security implementation : Configure and manage security features on IBM DataPower Gateways, such as SSL / TLS, OAuth, WS-Security, and AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing) policies.

API management : Work with RESTful and SOAP web services, designing, implementing, and securing APIs using IBM API Connect alongside DataPower.

Data transformation : Create and maintain XSLT stylesheets, XML schemas (XSD), and WSDLs for data transformation and validation across different protocols.

Protocol bridging : Use DataPower's multi-protocol gateways (MPGW) and web service proxies (WSP) to facilitate communication between disparate systems and protocols.

Cloud migration and containerization : Assist in migrating applications from older platforms like IBM Integration Bus (IIB) to modern, containerized environments such as Cloud Pak for Integration, OpenShift.

Troubleshooting and support : Provide L2 / L3 support for integration solutions and production environments, including monitoring, error handling, and performance tuning.

DevOps and CI / CD : Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines by using BitBucket and Bamboo pipeline automated builds and deployments.

Collaboration and documentation : Work with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and architects, to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and maintain documentation.

Required skills and qualifications

Experience : Proven, hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), formerly IBM Integration Bus (IIB), and IBM DataPower Gateway.

Technical expertise :

ACE : Strong knowledge of ACE architecture, message flows, ESQL, Java, and message models (like DFDL).

DataPower : Expertise in DataPower services (MPGW, WSP, XML Firewall), XSLT, XML, and JSON.

Integration technologies : Proficiency with messaging protocols like IBM MQ, REST, and SOAP.

Security : Deep understanding of security concepts, including encryption, digital signatures, SSL / TLS, and authentication protocols like OAuth and SAML.

Development tools : Experience with version control systems like Git and testing tools such as Postman and SOAP UI.

Scripting : Competence in scripting languages like Shell, JavaScript (GatewayScript), or Python is good to have.

Problem-solving : Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex integration issues.

Domain knowledge : Experience in Telecommunication will be preferred.