IBM Master Data Management(MDM) & Integration Developer

Senior IBM MDM & Integration DeveloperDuration: 1 year+ contractInterview Process: Virtual but if the candidate is local, they will likely be asked to come on-site for the second round, Likely to only be 1 round, but could be more if neededHybrid: Mondays and Tuesdays are required on-site days (non-negotiable) Location: Open to local candidates or those willing to relocate to Lansing MIRequired Skills8+ years of software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systemsStrong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM), including MDM data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshootingHands-on experience with Apache KafkaPreferred SkillsHealthcare ExperienceOther Desired SkillsStrong 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 vendor8+ years of Java / J2EE experience, including Java, JSP, and REST/SOAP-based services, with strong production troubleshooting skills5+ years of experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems, including command-line usage, log analysis, and system-level troubleshootingHands-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 batch processing using WildFly and KafkaExperience working with application servers such as WildFly, including application deployments, startup, configuration, health checks, and runtime issue resolutionExperience integrating Kafka with WildFly-based applications and IBM MDM Standard EditionProficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environmentsStrong Linux/Unix shell scripting skills (Bash), including automation and operational scriptingExperience creating, scheduling, and maintaining CRON jobs for batch and scheduled processesExperience in development of Flowable is a strong plusExperience with CI/CD pipelines using Azuredevops, azure git repo, or similar toolsExperience deploying and supporting applications in cloud and OCP containerized environmentsFamiliarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or AzureExposure to OpenShift and Kubernetes is a strong plusExperience with ELK / Elastic Stack for log monitoring and troubleshooting, including correlating logs across Kafka, WildFly, and MDMExperience working with data and supporting mission-critical production systemsAbility to independently own, maintain, and support complex systems with minimal external dependencyResponsibilitiesWrite 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 in MPI and MIDSP.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 that are maintained by DTMB.Delivering product and service based upon the core concepts of software Development.