WebMethods Architect - Upgrade Expert London, United Kingdom

Overview

WebMethods Architect - Upgrade Expert London, United Kingdom

Description: We are seeking a WebMethods Architect with extensive experience in WebMethods upgrades, migration, and architecture design. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in WebMethods Integration Suite, API Gateway, and hybrid cloud integration, along with hands-on experience in modernizing existing WebMethods platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the upgrade and migration of WebMethods Integration Suite from older versions to the latest versions.
• Define WebMethods architecture and best practices for integration, performance tuning, and security.
• Conduct detailed assessment and impact analysis of WebMethods upgrades, ensuring smooth transition and minimal downtime.
• Architect and implement hybrid integration solutions using WebMethods and cloud-native technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Oversee the development and deployment of Integration Services, API Gateway policies, and EDI/B2B solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor development teams in best practices for WebMethods development, error handling, logging, and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex WebMethods issues related to integrations, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and DevOps teams.
• Optimize WebMethods configurations for high availability, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with SOA, security policies, and governance standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in WebMethods integration, API Gateway, and B2B solutions.
• Hands-on experience with WebMethods Upgrade projects (version 9.x to 10.x or later).
• Strong knowledge of WebMethods Integration Server, API Gateway, Universal Messaging, and Trading Networks.
• Experience in CI/CD automation, DevOps, and cloud-based WebMethods deployment.
• Expertise in SOAP & REST API development, security, and governance policies.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience in WebMethods.
• Experience with Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, and Hybrid Integrations.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• WebMethods certification (e.g., Software AG Certified Integration Professional).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Cloud Integration platforms.
• Knowledge of AWS/Azure integration services.

Requirements

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• Please only apply and press yes if you have read the requirements, education, experience and certifications, and match these.
• Location: London, United Kingdom

• 10+ years of experience in WebMethods integration, API Gateway, and B2B solutions.
• Hands-on experience with WebMethods Upgrade projects (version 9.x to 10.x or later).
• Strong knowledge of WebMethods Integration Server, API Gateway, Universal Messaging, and Trading Networks.
• Experience in CI/CD automation, DevOps, and cloud-based WebMethods deployment.
• Expertise in SOAP & REST API development, security, and governance policies.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience in WebMethods.
• Experience with Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, and Hybrid Integrations.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills., * WebMethods certification (e.g., Software AG Certified Integration Professional).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Cloud Integration platforms.
• Knowledge of AWS/Azure integration services.