IBM ACE Integration Architect

Title: IBM ACE Integration Architect
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Duration: Contract

Mandatory Skills : IBM-API Connect

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced IBM ACE Integration Architect with strong expertise in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), IBM API Connect, and Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) to design, develop, and govern enterprise scale integration solutions.

This role is critical in defining robust integration architectures that enable seamless data and service flow across heterogeneous systems. The ideal candidate will have deep middleware and API integration experience, along with strong domain exposure in Insurance (or regulated industries).

Required Skills & Qualifications
Core Technical Skills

Strong hands on experience with:
IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
IBM API Connect
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I)

Expertise in:
REST, SOAP, WSDL
XML, JSON
JMS
TLS, OAuth 2.0 / API Security

Domain Knowledge
Strong understanding of the Insurance domain (policies, claims, underwriting, partner integrations)

Architecture & Middleware
Experience in designing scalable, secure, and fault tolerant integration architectures
Knowledge of integration patterns (synchronoasynchronous, event driven, API led connectivity)

Good to Have
Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and OpenShift
Exposure to hybrid and cloud native integration deployments
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for middleware and API platforms

Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to mentor teams and influence architectural decisions