Middleware / Integration Developer (WMB / IIB / IBM ACE)

Job Title: Middleware / Integration Developer (WMB / IIB / IBM ACE)

Company: Cogency

Location: Toronto (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Job Summary

Cogency is seeking an experienced Middleware / Integration Developer with strong expertise in IBM WMB/IIB environments and exposure to IBM ACE. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering scalable, high-quality, and maintainable integration solutions within enterprise environments.

This role requires hands-on technical expertise across middleware technologies, DevOps processes, and cross-platform integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support integration solutions using IBM WMB / IIB
• Develop and document message flows, transformations, and service integrations
• Work hands-on with IBM ACE (App Connect Enterprise) – strong plus
• Implement message transformations using ESQL and related technologies
• Integrate enterprise systems using MQ Series and REST-based services
• Participate in CI/CD processes using Jenkins for automated build and deployment
• Contribute to Agile and DevOps delivery practices
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and production support activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve middleware and integration-related issues
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and database teams
• Ensure performance optimization, scalability, and reliability of integration solutions

Required Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience in application development with a focus on middleware/integration
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM WMB / IIB
• Exposure to IBM ACE (preferred)
• Experience with MQ Series
• Knowledge of REST, JDBC, JCA (Java Connector Architecture)
• Programming experience with ESQL, Java, JCL, C, XML
• Understanding of UML and integration design patterns
• Experience with Jenkins and automated deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile methodologies
• Experience working on AIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems
• Database experience with DB2 and client-server SQL

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Cloud environments
• Experience with Spring Boot
• Experience with PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry)
• Familiarity with OpenShift
• Experience with IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)