IBM Integration Tech Lead/ Architect - Buffalo Grove Illinois

Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Location: Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Posted On: 04/17/2024

Role: IBMAPI Connect, DataPower
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL or Dallas, Tx (Onsite)
Experience: 6 to 10 years
Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for IBM Technical Lead to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!
This role is with the Cognizant Integration and Process Management Practice within Enterprise Platform Services Team (IPM-EPS). Cognizant's IPM practice is a world leading provider of Hybrid Cloud Integration and Process Automation Services. IPM has strategic alliances with "best of bread" platform providers to provide service for Cloud Integration, Hybrid Integration Platforms, B2B Platforms, DPA and Low Code Platforms, and Cloud Integration.

Job Description: As a Lead/ Architect, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers, designing, and implementing software solutions, and ensuring the quality and performance of the applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the overall development strategy. Additionally, you will participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and mentor junior developers. While each team member has a primary skill set, they are also expected to learn and contribute to areas outside of their primary skill set. The team is highly collaborative and values continuous improvement and open communication. You will be expected to be a well-regarded and respected individual contributor; possess strong inter-personal skills. This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
Required Qualifications
* At least 7 years of strong experience in Middleware Development, Administration WebSphere DataPower XI50/52, XG 45 and API Connect.
* Must Have API / API Connect / DataPower Development skills:
o Knowledge of API design standards, patterns, and best practices
o Experience in designing and development of SOAP/REST based Web Services.
o Must be familiar with RESTful APIs and OAuth security considerations.
o Strong knowledge in IBM API Connect based API lifecycle management activities from design through implementation.
o Knowledgeable in creation of XSLT, XSD & WSDL
o Understanding of DataPower services like multi-protocol gateways, web service proxies, firewalls
o Experience in design and development of multiple services based on different standards for SOAP / REST, web services, data integration techniques, messaging, and transformation engines and non-standard services (APIs).
o Familiarity with JSON to XML, XML to JSON, and JSON to SOAP transformations using XSLT's.
o Familiarity with implementing SLM's policies for throttling
o Familiarity in implementing OAuth2.0, SAML, and TLS 1.2 and mutual/2way SSL.
o Experienced in design message models and schema using JSON, XSD, SOAP, WSDL, Cobol Copybook etc.
o Good to have some knowledge on developing the different DataPower components such as WSP, MGP, Crpto, SSL profiles.
o Understanding of Enterprise Architecture Governance processes.
* Technical Lead Skills
o Must have worked in onsite / offshore model.
o Good communication skills, organized, multi-tasking, assertiveness are skills that will help being successful on this role.
o Drive solution development through requirements gathering, analysis, discovery, business plan creation, and solution level of effort estimates.
o Create end-to-end integration solutions development for enterprise software or hosted high tech services.
o Experience with Agile Methodology including Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is desired.
o Healthcare or Insurance/Financial services industry knowledge is preferred, but not required.

Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $100,900 to $158,300 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
* Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
* 401(k) plan and contributions
* Long-term/Short-term Disability
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.Employee Status : Full Time EmployeeShift : Day JobTravel : NoJob Posting : Mar 22 2024About CognizantCognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us @USJobsCognizant.Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email with your request and contact information. More...

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