IBM DataPower Integration Designer

About the Role

Systems Arabia is seeking an experienced IBM DataPower Integration Designer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position for a professional with 5-10 years of experience in enterprise integration and middleware technologies. The role involves designing secure, scalable, and high-performing integration solutions using IBM DataPower, working collaboratively across various technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into integration solutions through participation in business and technical meetings.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and recommend optimal integration approaches in alignment with the core architecture team.
• Prepare High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents according to defined standards.
• Design secure, scalable, and high-performing integration solutions using IBM DataPower.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Apply enterprise integration, SOA, and middleware best practices across integration designs.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in integration design, middleware, or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience designing integration solutions using IBM DataPower.
• Strong understanding of SOA, enterprise integration, and middleware concepts.
• Strong knowledge of XML, XSD, WSDL, SOAP, REST APIs, and XSLT.
• Experience designing DataPower services including Multi-Protocol Gateway (MPGW), Web Service Proxy, and XML Firewall.
• Good understanding of integration security concepts including OAuth, SSL/TLS, AAA, and certificate management.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecom domain experience is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to IBM API Connect or other API Management platforms is a plus.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment, engaging with various teams to deliver robust integration solutions.