IT Middleware & Integration Lead

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced IT Middleware & Integration Lead to design, develop, implement, and support enterprise integration solutions, leading a middleware team. Highlights: 1. Lead design and implementation of enterprise integration solutions 2. Manage middleware platforms including IBM ACE, IBM MQ, and Kafka 3. Mentor a middleware team and ensure high development standards **IT Middleware \& Integration Lead** **Experience:** 12–15 Years **Industry:** Banking / BFSI **Department:** IT / Operations **Location:** Doha Qatar **About the Role** We are looking for an experienced IT Middleware \& Integration Lead to lead the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) and experience leading middleware teams in a large enterprise environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the design and implementation of enterprise integration solutions using IBM ACE. * Manage middleware platforms including IBM ACE, IBM MQ, and Apache Kafka. * Design and implement APIs, microservices, messaging, Pub/Sub, and HTTP\-based integrations. * Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions. * Lead the complete integration lifecycle from requirements and design through deployment and production support. * Manage and mentor a middleware team of 5\+ resources. * Perform code reviews and ensure development, quality, and SDLC standards. * Prepare HLD, LLD, technical documentation, and architecture artifacts. * Work with Java, Spring, CI/CD, GitOps, cloud, containerization, and API Gateway technologies. * Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, application teams, and vendors. **Requirements** * 12–15 years of experience in Middleware / Enterprise Integration. * Strong hands\-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE). * Experience with IBM MQ and/or Apache Kafka. * Strong knowledge of Java and microservices architecture. * Experience with REST/HTTP, messaging, Pub/Sub, and integration patterns. * Exposure to Azure/AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and API Gateways. * Strong technical leadership and team management skills. * Experience in Banking/BFSI is highly preferred. * Knowledge of Open Banking and BIAN standards is an advantage. Work Location: In person