Middleware Architect (IBM i Integration)
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Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Middleware Architect with strong expertise in IBM i (AS/400) integration environments to design implement and support scalable middleware solutions. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader across enterprise integrations ensuring reliable secure and high performance connectivity between IBM i systems and distributed platforms.
Experience with MuleSoft and GoAnywhere MFT is highly desirable with RabbitMQ considered a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect design and maintain middleware and integration solutions supporting IBM i based systems and distributed applications
- Lead integration strategy including synchronous and asynchronous messaging APIs and file transfer solutions
- Design and implement integration patterns using MuleSoft (API-led connectivity REST/SOAP event-driven architectures)
- Support and manage managed file transfer solutions using GoAnywhere MFT
- Collaborate with application infrastructure and security teams to ensure integrations meet enterprise standards
- Drive middleware modernization initiatives and cloud or hybrid integration strategies
- Troubleshoot complex integration issues and provide root-cause analysis
- Produce architecture diagrams technical documentation and middleware standards
- Mentor development and operations teams on middleware best practices
- Ensure integrations meet performance scalability reliability and security requirements
Required Qualifications
- 7 years of experience in middleware integration or enterprise architecture roles
- Strong hands-on knowledge of IBM i (AS/400) environments and related integration techniques
- Experience integrating IBM i systems with distributed platforms and external partners
- Proficiency with middleware concepts including APIs messaging ETL and event-driven architectures
- Experience working in large enterprise or highly regulated environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
- US work authorization required
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
- Experience implementing or supporting GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT)
- Experience with RabbitMQ or other message brokers (Kafka IBM MQ etc.)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
- Experience with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
- Middleware security experience (encryption certificates OAuth SAML etc.)
