Integration Architect

You will play a critical role in delivering robust, scalable middleware solutions. Responsibilities include: Design & Documentation

• Produce High-Level Application Design (HLAD) documents
• Create Detailed Technical Design Documents (TDD) aligned with functional requirements
• Develop program specifications for impacted components
• Create reference documentation to support ongoing application maintenance

Development & Testing

• Develop IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) solutions
• Produce deployment scripts and deployment documentation
• Design and execute unit tests, ensuring full code path coverage
• Define and execute sub-system testing for messaging workflows
• Support application integration and release activities

Collaboration & Governance

• Participate in peer reviews for design, code, and testing artefacts
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across distributed systems

Technical EnvironmentPlatforms

• Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)

Middleware & Technologies

• IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) v12 / v13
• WebSphere MQ v9.0
• Oracle 19 (SQL, PL/SQL, Database design)

Messaging & Integration

• Kafka, HP NonStop, SWIFT connectivity
• Message formats: MRM, XML, JSON

Programming

• At least one of: C, C++, SQL, Linux scripting

• Proven end-to-end software development lifecycle experience
• Strong analytical, design, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on expertise with:

• ACE development & administration
• MQ design and messaging patterns
• Oracle database technologies (SQL / PL-SQL)

• Experience in distributed Linux environments
• Exposure to large-scale financial or enterprise systems

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging standards:

• ISO 15022
• ISO 20022

• Experience working with HP NonStop / Tandem systems
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka)

Soft Skills

We're looking for someone who is:

• A team player, comfortable with peer reviews and collaboration
• Able to mentor and guide junior team members
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality
• Service-driven, with a customer-first mindset
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, If you are an experienced middleware professional with strong ACE expertise and a passion for high-quality delivery, we want to hear from you.

IT sits at the heart of the organisation's business, enabling continuous innovation while delivering cost-effective, high-quality services to clients globally. The organisation's core platforms run on HP NonStop (Tandem) infrastructure, with messaging and communications built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).