Integration Engineer - Internal; f​/m​/d

Job Overview

As an Application Integration Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate Julius Baer’s global messaging and integration infrastructure. You will combine the responsibilities of a Integration Specialist and an IBM MQ Administrator to ensure secure, high‑performance, and compliant data exchange across distributed financial systems.

• Design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable integration solutions using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), including message routing, transformation (ESQL/XML/JSON), and orchestration of service interactions.
• Install, administer, and optimise IBM MQ queue managers and infrastructure across distributed environments, supporting hub‑and‑spoke topologies and cluster architectures.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of messaging systems through proactive monitoring, capacity planning, failover configurations, and disaster recovery testing.
• Secure integrations via TLS/SSL, token and certificate management, channel authentication, and access controls in compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and manage IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT) for automated, auditable, and encrypted file exchanges with internal systems and external counter parties.
• Perform root cause analysis, incident resolution, and performance tuning for production issues; participate in 24/7 on‑call support and collaborate with cross‑functional teams during critical events.
• Automate routine operations such as configuration, deployment, and monitoring using scripts or tools such as Ansible, Shell, Python, or Perl.
• Adhere to change, release, and configuration management processes; maintain accurate documentation and contribute to audit readiness and risk compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrate ethical and compliant behaviour aligned with company values and regulatory requirements.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience administering distributed IBM MQ infrastructure, including configuration, queue manager management, clustering, high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning.
• 6+ years of experience designing and implementing integration solutions using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) on Linux, including message flow development, ESQL/XSLT/XML/JSON transformations, and REST/SOAP web services.
• In–depth knowledge of IBM MQ MFT for secure, auditable file transfers and automated coordination across internal and external systems.
• Strong understanding of EAI/SOA principles, enterprise integration patterns, and resilient messaging architectures in mission‑critical financial environments.
• Proven expertise in security hardening, including SSL/TLS, certificate management, authentication, authorisation, encryption, and access control, aligned with regulatory and internal audit requirements.
• Skilled in incident management, root cause analysis, and operational support using diagnostic tools such as MQSC, RFH2
  
  Util, MQEdit, QLOAD, and monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting (Shell, Perl, Python) and infrastructure automation using Ansible; ability to drive consistency, efficiency, and repeatability in deployment and operations.
• Well‑versed in backup/recovery processes, failover mechanisms, and 24×7 operational support of high‑priority messaging systems.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently under pressure and deliver results in dynamic, regulated environments.
• Strong communicator with fluent English (C1); adept at collaborating with global, multicultural teams including developers, architects, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Flexible, self‑motivated, and committed to operational integrity, continuous improvement, and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Willingness to participate in 24/7 rotational on‑call support for global integration services.

• IBM MQ or IBM App Connect Enterprise certification is highly desirable.