IBM DataPower Integration Designer (5+ yrs experience)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced IBM DataPower Integration Designer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable integration solutions. You will work closely with business, architecture, development, QA, and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into high‑performing services.

Key responsibilities

• Attend business and technical meetings to gather and analyse integration requirements.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and recommend optimal integration approaches aligned with the core architecture.
• Prepare High‑Level and Low‑Level Design documents following defined standards.
• Design, configure, and optimise IBM DataPower services such as Multi‑Protocol Gateways, Web Service Proxies, and XML Firewalls.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams throughout implementation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Apply enterprise integration, SOA, and middleware best practices.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in integration design, middleware, or related roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with IBM DataPower.
• Deep understanding of SOA, enterprise integration, and middleware concepts.
• Proficiency with XML, XSD, WSDL, SOAP, REST APIs, and XSLT.
• Experience designing DataPower services (MPGW, Web Service Proxy, XML Firewall).
• Good knowledge of integration security (OAuth, SSL/TLS, AAA, certificate management).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Telecom domain experience and exposure to IBM API Connect are a plus.

Required skills

• IBM DataPower
• SOA
• Enterprise integration
• Middleware
• XML / XSD / WSDL
• SOAP
• REST APIs
• XSLT
• Multi‑Protocol Gateway (MPGW)
• Web Service Proxy
• XML Firewall
• OAuth
• SSL/TLS
• AAA
• Certificate management
• IBM API Connect (optional)