Sr IBM Master Data Management/Integration Developer

IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for a Senior IBM Master Data Management (MDM)/Integration Developer to be responsible for providing ongoing maintenance and support for various applications. These applications are part of the Technology and Database area. The resource is integral to supporting and improving client’s automated processes, streamlining critical business processes, data integrity, compliance, and securing the applications. As a lead, the resource participates in a variety of assignments that provides for the enhancement, integration, maintenance, and implementation of projects. The resource also provides application oversight to business analysts and to other teams integrating with these applications. Not having a resource on staff will delay ongoing and future project work within the area and lead to client’s inability to deliver on prioritized enhancements and maintenance to all major applications .

Tasks:

· Write high level functional requirement documents.

· Work in Linux Operating Systems

· Develop scripts in PowerShell.

· Work in Git and GitHub for repositories.

· Work closely with Database Administrators to develop and execute SQL scripts.

· Create monthly reports for MDM applications.

· Work with client for task and ticket resolutions

· Work on creating and deploying certificates on Windows and Linux systems.

· Work closely with Infrastructure teams like Server team (Linux, Windows) and Network team for maintenance and issue resolution.

· Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC) including experience in gathering requirements. and writing functional/technical specifications for complex projects.

· Experience developing, prototypes, mockup for users review and approval.

· Exposure to flowcharts, screen layouts and documentation to ensure logical flow of the system requirements.

· Assist with Enterprise Architecture Solution Assessment (EASA), Hosting document and Firewall Rules.

· Design, develop, and implement test plans and test reports for applications or subsystems.

· Create or collect test data and execute approved tests to determine the accuracy of program logic to produce desired results.

· Assist with UAT Testing, Test cases, Post Implementation testing.

· Provide defect and incident tracking information.

· Assist with implementation of Request for Change (RFC - application changes, infrastructure changes, etc.).

· Maintain/update system documentation as a result of system upgrades.

· Monitors applications both production and non-production environments.

· Provide application support for business client applications   

· Delivering product and service based upon the core concepts of software Development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

· Ability to independently own, maintain, and support complex systems with minimal external dependency

Additional Desired Skills:

· Strong understanding of MDM concepts and IBM MDM product capabilities, with the ability to understand, maintain, and enhance an existing MDM Standard Edition implementation built by a third-party vendor 

· Experience integrating Kafka with WildFly-based applications and IBM MDM Standard Edition

· Experience creating, scheduling, and maintaining CRON jobs for batch and scheduled processes

· Experience in development of Flowable is a strong plus

· Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud and OCP containerized environments

· Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure

· Exposure to OpenShift and Kubernetes is a strong plus

· Experience with ELK / Elastic Stack for log monitoring and troubleshooting, including correlating logs across Kafka, WildFly, and MDM

· Experience working with data and supporting mission-critical production systems

NOTE: Open to local candidates (preferred) or those willing to relocate to Lansing, MI prior to starting. MUST be able to relocate from day one with no delays at their own expense (non-negotiable). Hybrid position, Mondays and Tuesdays are required on-site days (non-negotiable) Must meet these requirements from beginning. In office days are mandatory and cannot be altered. No remote-only option available.

Location: Lansing, MI  

Contract: 1+ years

Skills Required:

·8+ years - Software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systems

· Strong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM), including MDM data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting

· Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka including topic creation and configuration, producer and consumer development, message flow troubleshooting, and understanding of Zookeeper and Kafka KRaft concepts using strimzi operator.

· Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure Devops, azure git repo, or similar tools

· Experience working with application servers such as WildFly, including application deployments, startup, configuration, health checks, and runtime issue resolution

· Bachelor’s Degree  

Skills Desired – A plus to have:

· Healthcare Experience

·8+ years - Java / J2EE experience, including Java, JSP, and REST/SOAP-based services, with strong production troubleshooting skills 

·5+ years - Experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems, including command-line usage, log analysis, and system-level troubleshooting

· Experience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka

· Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments

· Strong Linux/Unix shell scripting skills (Bash), including automation and operational scripting

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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