Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IBM DataPower Developer to join our
integration team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of hands-on experience in
designing, developing, configuring, and supporting services using IBM DataPower Gateway
(XI52 / IDG / X3 appliance or virtual). This role requires a strong understanding of integration
patterns, security standards, and API management best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development :
o Design, develop, test, and deploy DataPower services, including Multi-
Protocol Gateways (MPGW), Web Service Proxies (WSP), XML
Firewalls (XFW), and Loopback Services.
o Implement complex message transformations using XSLT (or GatewayScript)
for formats like XML to JSON, JSON to XML, and SOAP to REST / vice
versa.
o Configure service routing, logging, and error handling mechanisms within
DataPower domains.
Security & Policy Enforcement :
o Apply and manage security policies, including AAA (Authentication,
Authorization, Auditing) policies, TLS / SSL (Certificates), and
cryptographic functions.
o Implement security standards like OAuth 2.0, SAML, and JWT (OpenID
Connect).
o Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.
Collaboration & Mentoring :
o Collaborate with Architects, other development teams (Java, Microservices),
and business analysts to translate requirements into technical designs.
o Create detailed technical design documents, deployment guides, and
knowledge-base articles.
o Mentor and guide junior developers on DataPower best practices and
development standards.
DevOps & CI / CD :
o Participate in improving the Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
(CI / CD) pipeline for DataPower configuration using tools like Jenkins,
Git / Subversion, and DataPower CLI / APIs.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a
related field (or equivalent work experience).
Experience : Minimum 4 years of dedicated, hands-on experience with IBM
DataPower Gateway.
DataPower Expertise :
o In-depth knowledge of DataPower objects : MPGW, WSP, XFW, FSH, Log
Targets, Handlers, etc.
o Proficiency in XSLT for data transformation and manipulation. Experience
with GatewayScript is a strong plus.
o Strong working knowledge of XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, and WSDL.
o Experience with encryption, digital signatures, and certificate management.
Integration Technologies :
o Sound knowledge of SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) and
Microservices architecture patterns.
o Experience integrating DataPower with middleware like IBM MQ, Kafka, or
other messaging systems.
o Familiarity with an API Management Platform (e.g., IBM API Connect,
Apigee) is highly desirable.
General Skills :
o Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
o Experience with testing tools like SoapUI, Postman.
o Familiarity with software development methodologies, preferably
Agile / Scrum.
Power Developer Data • Greater Bengaluru Area, India