Looking for IBM ACE Integration Architect – Lake forest, IL – Hybrid

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Role: IBM ACE Integration Architect
Location: Lake forest, IL – Hybrid
Duration: Contract

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced IBM ACE Integration Architect with strong expertise in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM API Connect, and Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) to design, develop, and govern enterprise scale integration solutions.
This role is critical in defining robust integration architectures that enable seamless data and service flow across heterogeneous systems. The ideal candidate will have deep middleware and API integration experience, along with strong domain exposure in Insurance (or regulated industries).

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design
•           Design end to end integration architectures using IBM ACE, API Connect, and CP4I
•           Define integration patterns, standards, and best practices for enterprise integrations
•           Contribute to solution architecture reviews and provide technical leadership
Development & Implementation
•           Develop and maintain integration flows and services using IBM ACE
•           Design and implement APIs using REST and SOAP, ensuring compliance with security and industry standards
•           Perform data transformation and message handling using JSON and XML
Collaboration & Delivery
•           Work closely with business, application, and infrastructure teams to understand integration requirements
•           Guide development teams through design, development, and deployment best practices
•           Support CI/CD and DevOps alignment for integration components
Support & Optimization
•           Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to middleware, APIs, and message flows
•           Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of integration solutions
•           Drive continuous improvement of the integration landscape

Required Skills & Qualifications
Core Technical Skills
•           Strong hands on experience with:
o          IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
o          IBM API Connect
o          IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I)
•           Expertise in:
o          REST, SOAP, WSDL
o          XML, JSON
o          JMS
o          TLS, OAuth 2.0 / API Security

Mandatory Skills : IBM-API Connect