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DataPower APIC Lead (IBM)

DataPower APIC Lead (IBM)

ConfidentialChennai
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced IBM DataPower Lead responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our IBM DataPower infrastructure . This role combines strategic planning with hands-on engineering to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performance integration solutions across enterprise systems and applications. The candidate will collaborate across development, operations, and security teams to align integration architecture with business goals.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Architecture Design :
  • Design and architect IBM DataPower solutions to support enterprise integration, including APIs, web services, security gateways, and B2B solutions.
  • Implementation & Configuration :
  • Configure and manage DataPower components such as Multi-Protocol Gateway (MPGW), Web Services Proxy, XML Firewall, and API Gateway.
  • Security & Compliance :
  • Develop and manage security configurations using SSL / TLS, SAML, OAuth, LDAP, and PKI to ensure secure communication between systems.
  • Performance Optimization :
  • Monitor, fine-tune, and ensure high availability and reliability of DataPower services.
  • Troubleshooting & Support :
  • Provide Tier 3 support, diagnose complex issues, and resolve integration failures quickly and efficiently.
  • Documentation :
  • Develop and maintain documentation for architecture, best practices, and operational procedures.
  • Collaboration :
  • Work cross-functionally with application developers, DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure solution alignment.
  • Upgrades & Maintenance :
  • Perform DataPower firmware upgrades, apply patches, and conduct routine maintenance to maintain compliance and performance.
  • Monitoring & Reporting :
  • Implement monitoring tools and generate performance and compliance reports for stakeholders.

Technical Skills :

  • Deep expertise in IBM DataPower (MPGW, XML Gateway, Web Services Proxy).
  • Strong knowledge of security protocols – SSL / TLS, OAuth, SAML, LDAP.
  • Solid understanding of network protocols and technologies : HTTP, XML, SOAP, REST, JSON, WSDL.
  • Experience with API design and management using IBM APIC is required.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4i) is a plus.
  • Experience with DevOps and CI / CD tools like Jenkins, Git, Ansible is preferred.

    • Preferred Skills :

  • Experience automating DataPower deployments and configurations via scripting.
  • Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and solution architecture principles .
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, banking security standards).
  • IBM DataPower certification is preferred but not mandatory.

    • Soft Skills :

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to system reliability and security.

    • Skills Required

    Ibm Datapower, Architecture Design

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