Senior Software Engineer – IBM App Connect Enterprise

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Senior Software Engineer developing integration platforms to revolutionize construction workflows. Utilizing IBM App Connect Enterprise to lead and execute engineering solutions.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integration technologies and solution architecture, with a strong focus on IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), REST APIs, and cloud-based deployments. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and optimize software development processes.

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IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)ESQLREST API Design and ImplementationContinuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD)Kubernetes/OpenShift Deployment

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Hard Skills

ESQLJavaMessage FlowsDFDLData TransformationREST API DevelopmentSOAP Web ServicesIntegration PatternsPerformance TuningTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringCollaborationEmpathyProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

IBM MQDockerGitJenkinsAppDynamicsSplunkELKUrbanCodeKafkaCloud-Native Services

Industry Keywords

Integration TechnologiesEvent-Driven IntegrationAgile EngineeringSoftware Development LifecycleCloud-Based Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerJavaJenkinsKafkaKubernetesOpenShiftSOAPSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply and contribute to integration patterns, standards, and best practices (e.g., REST, SOAP, MQ, Kafka, event-driven integration).
Develop solution architecture documents, mapping technical requirements to integration designs.
Evaluate and recommend integration technologies.
Develop ACE message flows, sub flows, message models, and integration services.
Implement integrations using ESQL, Java, and other supported technologies.
Build and secure REST APIs, SOAP web services, and event-based integrations.
Work with message sets, DFDL schemas, JSON, XML, and various data transformation tools.
Integrate ACE with IBM MQ, HTTP(S), JDBC, SaaS endpoints, Kafka, and cloud-native services.
Deploy ACE solutions on containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift, or on-premises environments.
Implement CI/CD automation for integration services (Git, Jenkins, Tekton, UrbanCode, or equivalents).
Configure ACE runtime components, bar files, policies, and security profiles.
Troubleshoot integration issues, performance bottlenecks, and runtime errors.
Optimize message flows and improve reliability, resiliency, and throughput.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK, or IBM tools.
Lead end-to-end execution of projects and features of moderate complexity through delegation, code review, and driving results. Contribute to the defined software engineering roadmap by delivering well-scoped technical solutions.
Manage and partner with third party providers, vendors, and contractors to ensure project delivery meets quality and timeliness standards.
Implement and test complex code changes to fix identified defects in existing software products.
Add enhancements to new/future software releases; and assist in developing design solutions.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of on-premise solutions and cloud-based solutions; execute on cloud-based configuration plans for new systems and technologies.
Identify and recommend improvements to the software development lifecycle and best practices in agile engineering.
Lead delivery of high-quality design of features and deliverables. Identify opportunities for multiple products to work together to create value for customers.
Integrate product features as it relates to design of the product (market awareness, production adoption, competition) and track related metrics.
Communicate effectively by tailoring the level of detail to the audience and situation.
Document design decisions and system support requirements.
Partner with cross functional peers and/or customers to understand software requirements and propose solutions.
Collaborate with the team on solution design and estimation of coding tasks and user stories.
Support the growth of less experienced team members by mentoring, assisting with training, demonstrating empathy, and acting as a resource.
Drive improvements in source code management, test process/automation, logging, system health monitoring, and related automation.
When needed, add code comments and refactors to improve readability, modularity, and to make systems easier to maintain.
Participate in a team on-call rotation and work to resolve the root causes of software failures.
Impact team source code strategy, application performance, product feature decisions, customer/client experiences, and software maintainability.
Influence own team and cross functional peers (e.g., TPMs, Product Managers, UX, etc.).
Liaise with business analysts to develop tools and templates that support gathering and addressing client and business requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
4+ years (ideally 4-6 years) of software engineering experience with 4+ years of hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
Working knowledge of ESQL, Java, message flows, DFDL, and data transformation.
Proficiency in designing and implementing REST APIs and service orchestration.
Solid understanding of integration patterns (synchronous, asynchronous, pub/sub, event-driven).
Hands-on experience with IBM MQ, HTTP integrations, JDBC, and file-based flows.
Experience deploying solutions on Docker, Kubernetes, or Red Hat OpenShift.
Working knowledge of software design, data structures, algorithms, code construction, versioning, and deployment.
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and code review skills, with the ability to assess code correctness, readability, flexibility, supportability, and security.
Experience with Continuous Integration/ Deployment (CI/CD) and test-driven development.
You have an understanding of how to efficiently use compute resources.
Ability to articulate the pros and cons of relational vs. non-relational DB types.
You have an effective method for estimating how long it will take to code a solution.

Benefits

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