System Integration Specialist

Overview

The role is hybrid remote, 3 days onsite per week.

Location:

Ottawa or Calgary AB.

Senior Systems Integrator – Cloud & Integration Modernization (Contract / Full‑time Professional Services).

Hourly rate: $100-120/h.

Position Summary:

The client is seeking a Senior Systems Integrator to act as a core technical contributor in a major enterprise modernization initiative. In this role, you will bridge the gap between secure legacy banking systems and cutting‑edge cloud‑native architectures.

You will lead hands‑on Azure cloud migrations, modernize legacy Mule Soft integration flows into Spring Boot microservices, and support our Red Hat Open Shift and enterprise messaging platforms (IBMMQ / RedHatAMQ). The role is highly technical, requiring deep knowledge of cloud engineering, application development, and hybrid‑network security in a regulated banking environment.

• Mule Soft to Spring Boot Migration – modernize and migrate existing enterprise Mule Soft integration flows to Spring Boot‑based microservices. Design, implement, and deploy solutions.
• Azure Cloud Migration – support end‑to‑end migration activities, including application and integration migration, secure workplace design, Dev Ops/platform engineering, and post‑migration stabilization.
• Hybrid Infrastructure Support – collaborate on Azure networking, firewall configurations, and connectivity designs to ensure secure integration between cloud assets and on‑premises systems.
• Container & Git Ops Automation – deploy and manage solutions on Azure Red Hat Open Shift using modern Git Ops practices and ArgoCD workflows.
• Enterprise Messaging & Middleware – provide senior‑level technical support, impact analysis, troubleshooting, and configuration for Red Hat Open Shift, RedHatAMQ, and IBMMQ platforms.
• Data & File Transfer – support and maintain IBMDataPower and Managed File Transfer services to ensure secure, high‑throughput financial data pipelines.
• Production Support & Performance Tuning – troubleshoot complex production environments, conduct root‑cause analysis, and tune database performance (SQL optimization).
• Testing Strategy – design and support comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end system testing.
• Documentation – create and maintain technical design artifacts, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Agile Collaboration – actively collaborate with Technical Leads, Product Owners, and Architects in a structured Agile/Scrum environment.

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven years of recent, hands‑on enterprise software development experience in senior technical or advanced engineering support roles.
• Proven experience navigating the security, compliance, and zero‑downtime constraints of financial or enterprise‑scale institutions.
• Demonstrated mastery of Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem, with a proven track record of architecting highly scalable microservices.
• Experience modernizing or migrating enterprise integration platforms (e.g., converting Mule Soft, TIBCO, or Web Sphere flows to custom microservices).
• Minimum of seven years of experience supporting Azure cloud migrations, including hands‑on deployment onto Azure Red Hat Open Shift or native Kubernetes.
• Hands‑on experience using ArgoCD and Git‑driven CI/CD pipelines for cloud‑native deployments.
• Expert‑level configuration and support skills for IBMMQ and RedHatAMQ in high‑availability environments.
• Strong SQL skills with deep expertise in query optimization and database performance tuning.
• Strong practical knowledge of Azure networking, private endpoints, firewalls, and secure hybrid connectivity.

• Experience working with Linux/Unix platforms in mixed‑technology enterprise environments.
• Ability to leverage modern AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
• Proven ability to organize workloads, balance competing priorities, and drive complex technical initiatives in a structured manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer. You are an equal‑opportunity employer. This job posting is intended to provide a fair and unbiased understanding of the role. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.