Senior Integration Developer

Senior Integration Developer, Lansing, MI, US

Senior Integration Developer

Senior Integration Developer - IBM API Connect Lead We are seeking a Senior Integration Developer with strong hands-on experience in IBM API Connect (APIC) and proven experience leading technical teams in the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise integration and API solutions. This role requires 10+ years of overall integration and API development experience, including 5+ years of hands-on APIC experience, along with required expertise in AWS and Kubernetes-based environments.

The ideal candidate will be a senior technical contributor who can lead by example, build scalable and secure API solutions, mentor team members, and drive end-to-end delivery across the API lifecycle. The candidate should also be able to translate business requirements into technical requirements, solution designs, and implementation plans. Experience with IBM Data Power, API security standards, and enterprise integration patterns is essential, while working knowledge of IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM MQ, IBM Transformation Extender (ITX), and Red Hat Open Shift is considered a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise API and integration solutions.
• Develop and manage APIs using IBM API Connect (APIC) and related middleware technologies.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical requirements, solution designs, and implementation plans for API and integration development.
• Work with AWS and Kubernetes platforms to deploy and manage API solutions in cloud and containerized environments.
• Implement and support API security standards such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and TLS.
• Configure and support IBM Data Power Gateway and API Gateway policies.
• Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to analyze requirements and define scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to the team, including design guidance, code reviews, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior developers.
• Design scalable, secure, and reusable integration services aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, application teams, and Dev Ops teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in release planning, deployment activities, defect resolution, and production support.
• Ensure adherence to API governance, performance, logging, monitoring, and operational best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in integration, API development, and middleware technologies.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM API Connect (APIC).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Kubernetes is required.
  
  Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and integration solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience in designing and developing REST and SOAP services.
• Strong understanding of API security standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and TLS.
• Experience with JSON, XML, XSLT, and API design best practices.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Data Power Gateway.
• Experience deploying and managing API solutions in cloud and containerized environments.
• Proven experience in technical leadership, team mentoring, and guiding delivery.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM MQ, IBM Transformation Extender (ITX), and Red Hat Open Shift.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices for API and integration delivery.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and microservices-based architecture.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise integration environments.
• 10+ years of experience in integration, API development, and middleware technologies.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM API Connect (APIC).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Kubernetes is required.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and integration solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience in designing and developing REST and SOAP services.
• Strong understanding of API security standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and TLS.
• Experience with JSON, XML, XSLT, and API design best practices. Hands-on experience with IBM Data Power Gateway.
• Experience deploying and managing API solutions in cloud and containerized environments.
• Proven experience in technical leadership, team mentoring, and guiding delivery. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Benefits at Intelli Bee

• Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
• Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
• GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.