IBM Cloudpak Integration Architect

Design and architect enterprise-wide integration solutions using IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I). Lead architecture discussions, solution design workshops, and technical governance activities. Define integration patterns and best practices for API-led connectivity, event-driven architecture, and hybrid integration. Design and implement solutions using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), API Connect, MQ, Event Streams (Kafka), DataPower. Develop integration roadmaps aligned with business and technology objectives. Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure platform scalability, reliability, and security. Establish CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for CP4I environments. Define integration security standards, authentication mechanisms, and API governance policies. Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance to development teams. Troubleshoot complex integration and platform-related issues. Mentor developers, technical leads, and integration engineers. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline. • 10+ years of experience in enterprise integration technologies. • 4-5+ years of experience architecting solutions using IBM integration products. • Strong experience implementing IBM Cloud Pak for Integration in enterprise environments. • Hands-on experience with OpenShift container platform deployment and administration. • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and integration patterns. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Preferred Certifications • IBM Certified Solution Architect Cloud Pak for Integration • IBM App Connect Enterprise Certification • IBM API Connect Certification • Red Hat OpenShift Certification • TOGAF Certification • Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)