{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"538c7cfddf10cc33b349fd2e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/538c7cfddf10cc33b349fd2e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/538c7cfddf10cc33b349fd2e","title":"WebSphere & API Integration Engineer","description":"Remote\n\nThe purpose of this request is to support the client's (B) Mainframe Operations and Application Support environment through a combined WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and API Development resource responsible for supporting enterprise middleware, API integration, HATS-based services, and application connectivity within the RRB IVR and mainframe ecosystem.\n\nTask Description:\nThe resource will serve as a WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and API Integration Subject Matter Expert responsible for, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing enterprise application services, middleware components, and HATS-based API integrations running within the RRB environment.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\nProvide administration, configuration, maintenance, and operational support for IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) environments\nSupport and maintain HATS-based APIs transforming 3270/5250 mainframe applications into RESTful services\nTroubleshoot and resolve WebSphere, API, middleware, and integration-related issues\nPerform WebSphere health checks, performance analysis, tuning, and\nMaintain and update HATS macros, Integration Objects, RESTful service files, and related API components\nSupport API testing, validation, troubleshooting, and regression testing using tools such as Postman\nCollaborate with cross-functional infrastructure, mainframe, application, and operations teams to support enterprise integrations\nSupport integration of WebSphere and API services within the software development and deployment lifecycle\nAssist with DevOps, automation, and operational improvement initiatives where applicable\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, configurations, and knowledge transfer materials\nParticipate in root cause analysis, incident resolution, change implementation, and post-implementation support activities\nProvide technical guidance, operational recommendations, and knowledge transfer to IBM and customer teams\nSupport secure API and middleware practices including SSL/TLS and authentication/security integration\n\nRequired Skills / Level of Experience:\n1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field\n2. Minimum 5 years of experience supporting WebSphere Application Server and enterprise middleware environments\n3. Minimum 5 years of experience in API development/support within enterprise environments\n4. Strong knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server architecture, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting\n5. Experience with IBM Host Access Transformation Services (HATS)\n6. Proficiency in Java / Java EE and RESTful API development concepts\n7. Experience with API testing and documentation tools such as Postman and Swagger\n8. Strong understanding of enterprise integration, middleware, distributed systems, and of enterprise integration, middleware, distributed systems, and web services\n9. Experience supporting application performance tuning and operational optimization\n10. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and automation concepts\n11. Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills\n12. Strong communication and collaboration skills supporting cross-functional teams\n\nNice to Have Skills:\nExperience with Docker and Kubernetes\nFamiliarity with API security standards (OAuth, JWT, SSL/TLS) standards (OAuth, JWT, SSL/TLS)\nExperience with Jenkins, Git, RAD, or other DevOps tooling\nFamiliarity with API management platforms such as Apigee, Kong, or MuleSoft\nExperience supporting enterprise environments within federal or regulated industries\nIBM WebSphere-related certifications\nExperience with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies\n7–10+ years overall enterprise middleware/API support experience\n\nNotes:\n\nWork Hours:\n\n8:00AM to 5:00 PM (CT)\n\n(100% – 40 hours/week)\n\nVIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. 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