MiddleWare Architect

YOUR ROLE:

As a Middleware Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-wide integration strategies that enable seamless communication between applications, data sources, and external systems. You will lead the architecture and evolution of the middleware platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business and technology goals. This role is critical in supporting our digital transformation and integration initiatives across global operations. In addition to architectural responsibilities, the Middleware Architect will collaborate closely with business clients, IT partners, service providers, and trading partners to define, test, and implement integration solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of enterprise application integration, data integration, and messaging infrastructure within a service-oriented architecture framework. The architect will also support operational activities, including incident resolution, service requests, and project tasks, while maintaining strong relationships with Business Process Owners and customers.

Architecture & Strategy

• Design and deliver end-to-end integration solutions that connect enterprise applications, data sources, and external systems across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Define and maintain the conceptual, logical, and physical architecture of middleware platforms.
• Lead the selection, deployment, and evolution of enterprise service bus (ESB) and integration technologies.
• Develop integration strategies for on-premise, cloud (SaaS), and hybrid environments.
• Guide the adoption of APIs and microservices across the enterprise.

Platform Ownership

• Own and oversee middleware platforms including IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), Sterling B2B Gateway, Secure File Gateway (SFG), Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), and IBM API Connect (APIC).
• Evaluate and implement new technologies such as SAP BTP Integration Suite.
• Assess and optimize performance metrics to prevent bottlenecks and ensure high availability.
• Monitor and support middleware systems, assess operational risks, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Experience supporting integration operations, including incident management and service request handling.
• Provide break-fix analysis and resolution for integration-related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Project Leadership

• Provide architectural guidance for major projects to ensure alignment with enterprise integration standards.
• Participate in architecture reviews and ensure compliance with integration framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business and technical requirements for integration solutions.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and analytics tools to enhance visibility and reliability.
• Act as a communication broker—translating business needs into technical integration designs and explaining technical issues in business terms.
• Support user acceptance testing and secure user sign-off before go-live of new systems or changes.

Innovation & Evaluation

• Explore and assess iPaaS solutions for future SaaS-to-SaaS integration needs.
• Promote the use of APIs and microservices to modernize integration landscape.
• Periodically review disaster recovery and failover procedures for middleware platforms.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Work closely with internal teams, external vendors, and service providers to ensure effective integration delivery.
• Educate supplier resources on integration technologies and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• Coordinate with external service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of integration solutions.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Basic Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience as an integration architect or designer in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of middleware platforms (IBM ACE, SFG, APIC), integration principles, and SOA.
• Strong understanding of integration principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with SAP BTP integration technologies (CPI) and API management tools.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud integration platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools (e.g., IBM APM).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Automotive industry experience is a plus.