Software Engineer/Developer/Consultant/Architect - IBM Message Broker

Software Engineer/Developer/Consultant/Architect - IBM Message Broker, IBM Integration Bus, ESB is required by my client who is based in London.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Strong development experience associated with an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) In-depth knowledge of standards/technologies that enable messaging, including XML, WSDL, SOAP, JMS, HTTP and SSL
- Knowledge of integration patterns and the role of an ESB in integration
- History of participating in an Agile Scrum methodology
- Understanding of REST principles and implementation
- Understanding of model-driven development techniques
- The candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a small team of engineers within a project environment, to deliver the systems engineering/analysis project requirements.
- Experience in Systems Engineering principles and practice with knowledge of SYSML, UML, ITIL or TOGAF is desirable but not essential.

DESIRED SKILLS:

- Ideally the candidate should have some experience of programming the IBM Integration Bus (IIB), or its predecessor, IBM Message Broker.
- Message Oriented Middleware development skills on other platforms would also be acceptable (eg Software AG ESB)
- Experience with other products in the IBM BPM and SOA product stack including WebSphere Application Server, Process Server and Operational Decision Manager etc. is definitely a huge plus.
- Understanding of commercial software product development processes. eg Requirements management, program & portfolio management, defect management, test management, source code management, and release management

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Senior Systems Engineer is required to join my clients project team that is responsible for the replacement and integration of the new Command & Control system, based in London, UK.  My client is providing the installation, development and integration of support to a major development programme in the field of Systems Integration and Support. As part of the project, my client will provide a SOA environment to integrate many existing client Legacy systems to the new C&C solution.

This role requires the candidates to have a broad Systems Engineering and Software Development background with experience in a range of different areas with the ability to think strategically across a broad range of systems topics.

The candidate will provide:

- Subject matter expertise around the Enterprise Service Bus utilizing the IBM Integration Bus
- Short-term and long-term integration of ESB integration approaches in line with the program's Enterprise Architecture.
- Will ensure service implementation and promote reuse through creation of reusable Middleware assets.

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