Application Architect

We are seeking a Senior Application Architect with deep expertise in IBM Sterling Integrator (SI), Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), and enterprise networking to lead the design, modernization, security, and resiliency of mission-critical B2B integration platforms. The role will partner with Security, Infrastructure, and Support teams to design secure, scalable, and highly available solutions supporting external client connectivity and enterprise data exchange., * Architect and design secure, highly available, and resilient IBM Sterling SI/SSP solutions

• Lead IBM Sterling modernization initiatives, including SI 5.x to 6.x upgrades
• Design and implement B2B Edge, DMZ, and secure file transfer architectures
• Partner with Security and Network teams to ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and remediation requirements
• Analyze existing integration architectures, identify gaps, and recommend improvements
• Develop and maintain architecture, operational, and security documentation
• Support automation, monitoring, deployment, and production support processes
• Collaborate with global development, infrastructure, release, and support teams

• IBM Sterling Integrator 5.2.6 or above (7+ years of exp)
• Linux
• Java
• “We’re looking for IBM B2BI Sterling Integrator 6.x upgrade, Linux, Oracle and Advanced Java.”, * 7+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) 5.2.6+, including implementation, upgrades, installations, patching, and production support
• Strong experience with Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), SSP Configuration Manager, and External Authenticator
• Proven experience leading IBM SI 5.x to 6.x upgrade initiatives
• Expertise in BPML, XML, XPath, and XSLT
• Load Balancers (LTM/GTM)
• Firewalls, DMZ, Reverse Proxies
• Authentication and Authorization Services
• Experience with Linux/Unix and Shell scripting
• Experience designing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments
• Core Java, * 10+ years proven hands-on experience in IBM Sterling Integrator 5.2.6 or above, Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), SSP-Configuration Manager, SSP-External Authenticator and Sterling Integrator Implementations, Installations, and patches
• Prior experience with IBM SI 5.x upgrade
• Extensive knowledge of BPML - Business Process Development, Knowledge of XPath, XML and XSLT
• Experience with Linux, Unix, Shell Scripting, Networking/LTM/GTM, design and architecture of authentication services
• Knowledge and understanding of setting up of SFTP, AS2 and Connect Direct transmissions