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Perficient · 1 week ago

Lead ACE Developer + Java - REMOTE

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityLead/Staff
money$94K/yr - $171K/yr

Perficient is a global digital consulting leader that is transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. They are seeking a Lead ACE Developer with Java skills to oversee the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and support of applications for clients.

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Hiring Manager
Krystal O'Connor
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement integration flows in IBM ACE using Message Flows, Message Sets, ESQL, Java Compute Nodes (JCN), and Mapping nodes
Lead or participate in migration projects from IBM IIB to ACE, including code refactoring, compatibility analysis, and modernization
Develop reusable Java components and custom logic within JCN for complex transformation and orchestration
Perform Unit testing and Integration testing to validate the migrated ACEv13 Apps and Flows
Troubleshoot to identify and resolve any errors locally as well as in Containerization environment
Work with various protocols and formats such as MQ, SOAP, REST, HTTP, JDBC, JSON, XML, CSV, and Kafka
Perform debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of integration flows
Collaborate with architects and business analysts to translate requirements into scalable integration designs
Deploy and manage ACE applications across Dev, QA, and Production environments using CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Implement error handling, logging, and monitoring best practices using tools like Splunk, AppDynamics, or ACE Toolkit logs
Ensure secure and compliant integrations through authentication, authorization, and encryption standards
Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and deployment guides

Qualification

IBM App Connect EnterpriseJava programmingIIB to ACE migrationContainerization (Docker/Kubernetes)ESQLRESTful APIsCI/CD toolsAI toolsProblem-solvingCommunicationDocumentation

Required

Strong hands-on experience in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE v12 or later) and IBM Integration Bus (IIB v10)
Proficient in Java programming, with experience building and integrating Java Compute Nodes (JCN)
Strong Hands-on experience with having Apps deployed on Independent Integration Server in a Containerization environment
Hands-on experience with troubleshooting Apps and Flows deployed on an independent Integration Server in a Containerization environment to identify and resolve any bugs and issues
Proven track record in IIB to ACE migration projects, including code modernization and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Expertise in ESQL, message modeling, and schema transformations
Solid understanding of SOA, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
Experience with IBM MQ, HTTP/HTTPS, JDBC, and file-based integrations
Familiarity with Git, Maven, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools
Good knowledge of error handling, transaction management, and message flow optimization
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution
A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected

Preferred

Exposure to cloud deployment models (AWS/Azure) for ACE runtime is a plus
Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus

Company

Perficient

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Perficient is an IT consulting firm that helps companies adapt their systems to third party software products that use internet.
dateFounded in 1998
location
St Louis, Missouri, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.perficient.com

H1B Sponsorship

Perficient has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (147)
2023 (156)
2022 (196)
2021 (175)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$65.3M
2024-05-05Acquired
2024-01-17Post Ipo Equity· $4.44M
2022-10-17Post Ipo Equity· $5.18M

Leadership Team

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Ed Hofffman
Senior Vice President, North America Business Operations
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Hari Madamalla
Vice President
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