Programmer Analyst

Programmer AnalystJob Location: Lansing, MI, USA Duration: 14 Months Work Arrangement: Onsite Candidate Requirement: Local candidates onlyPosition OverviewOur client is seeking a Senior IBM Master Data Management (MDM) & Integration Developer / Programmer Analyst to provide ongoing development, maintenance, troubleshooting, and production support for enterprise-level Master Data Management applications.The ideal candidate must have 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. Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka is also required.The selected candidate will support mission-critical applications, including the Master Person Index (MPI), Michigan Index Data Stewardship Portal (MIDSP), and Symmetry applications, while collaborating with business, infrastructure, database, and application teams.Required EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.Required Experience & Skills8+ years of software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systems.Strong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM).Strong experience with MDM data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting.Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.Strong production support and troubleshooting experience in complex enterprise environments.Ability to independently maintain, enhance, troubleshoot, and support complex applications with minimal supervision.Preferred Experience & Technical Skills8+ years of Java/J2EE development experience, including Java, JSP, and REST/SOAP web services.5+ years of Linux/Unix experience, including command-line operations, log analysis, and system-level troubleshooting.Strong Apache Kafka experience, including:Topic creation and configurationProducer and consumer developmentMessage-flow troubleshootingZooKeeper and Kafka Food and Beverage conceptsStrimzi OperatorExperience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka.Experience with WildFly application servers, including deployments, startup/configuration, health checks, and runtime troubleshooting.Experience integrating Kafka with WildFly-based applications and IBM MDM Standard Edition.Strong SQL development and optimization skills using Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.Strong Linux/Unix Bash scripting skills.Experience creating and maintaining CRON jobs for batch and scheduled processing.Experience with Flowable is a strong plus.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably Azure DevOps and Azure Git repositories.Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud and OpenShift/containerized environments.Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure.Exposure to OpenShift and Kubernetes is a strong plus.Experience with ELK / Elastic Stack for application monitoring, log analysis, and troubleshooting.Experience correlating logs across Kafka, WildFly, and IBM MDM.Experience supporting mission-critical production systems.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide ongoing maintenance, development, enhancement, and production support for MDM applications.Support and maintain Master Person Index (MPI), Michigan Index Data Stewardship Portal (MIDSP), and Symmetry applications.Gather requirements and develop high-level functional and technical specifications.Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Develop scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and other scripting technologies as required.Work with Database Administrators to develop, execute, and optimize SQL scripts.Create monthly reports and operational documentation for MDM applications.Work directly with clients to resolve application tasks, incidents, and support tickets.Install, configure, and deploy certificates on Windows and Linux systems.Collaborate with infrastructure teams, including Linux/Windows server and network teams, for maintenance and issue resolution.Develop prototypes, mock-ups, flowcharts, screen layouts, and system documentation as required.Assist with Enterprise Architecture Solution Assessment (EASA), hosting documentation, and firewall requirements.Design and execute test plans, test cases, and test reports.Create or collect test data and execute approved tests to validate application functionality.Support UAT, post-implementation testing, and production validation.Track defects, incidents, and application issues through resolution.Assist with Request for Change (RFC) processes for application and infrastructure changes.Maintain and update technical and system documentation following application upgrades and enhancements.Monitor applications across production and non-production environments.Provide application support to business users and client teams.Collaborate with business analysts, database administrators, infrastructure teams, and other technical stakeholders.Provide application oversight and technical guidance to teams integrating with the Master Person Index.Identify opportunities to improve application performance, data integrity, automation, security, and operational efficiency.Must-Have SkillsIBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition / Virtual MDMMDM Data Models, Entities & TransactionsMDM Configuration, Customization & TroubleshootingApache KafkaEnterprise Software Development – 8+ yearsJava/J2EE – 8+ yearsLinux/Unix – 5+ yearsSQL – Oracle / SQL ServerWildFlyREST/SOAP Web ServicesBash / PowerShell ScriptingBatch ProcessingProduction Support & Troubleshooting