Job Description

Job Title: Integration & Middleware Engineer (IBM ACE, Java, SQL)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: [Full-Time / Contract]

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to support integration, deployment, and development initiatives within our technology domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, SQL, and XML/XSD, and experience working with integration tools such as IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE). You’ll play a key role in identifying service improvements, participating in deployments, and delivering technical solutions that support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in low to moderately complex projects, including installations, upgrades, and deployments.

• Analyze and resolve issues, or escalate as necessary to meet service level agreements.

• Design, code, test, debug, and document software solutions in alignment with technical and compliance requirements.

• Evaluate technical assignments or challenges and select suitable solutions for low to medium risk deliverables.

• Identify and suggest improvements in service quality and system availability.

• Collaborate with technology teams, internal partners, and stakeholders to communicate technical insights and project status.

• Contribute to a secure and compliant software environment.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent (training, military, or education)

• 4+ years of experience with Java, SQL, and Eclipse IDE

• 2+ years of experience with XML/XSD, including schema creation

• 2+ years of experience with GitHub for version control and collaboration

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience implementing message flows using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)

• Working knowledge of IBM ACE MQ, Compute, Collector, and Kafka nodes

• Proficiency with ESQL (Extended Structured Query Language)

• Familiarity with IR360 or other queue browsing tools

• Basic understanding of mainframe technologies including JCL, DB2, and COBOL/JSON formatted messages

• Experience with ServiceNow, Agile methodology, and basic testing frameworks