ESB Developer

Role: We are seeking a Senior ESB Developer with hands-on expertise to act as a Development Lead for our Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) initiatives. This role involves leading a small team of developers, designing and implementing integration solutions, and ensuring seamless communication between various systems within the P&C domain. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in IBM Integration Bus (IIB), database expertise, and a solid background in developing batch jobs and web services. Knowledge of the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance to a team of ESB developers. Act as the primary point of contact for complex integration challenges. Ensure best practices in ESB design, coding standards, and deployment. Hands-on Development: Design and implement robust ESB solutions using IBM IIB toolkit. Develop APIs, orchestrations, batch jobs, and data transformations to support seamless system integration. Write and optimize database queries for SQL Server to enable effective data handling. Build and manage web services (REST/SOAP) with excellent knowledge of related standards and technologies. Debug and resolve issues across production and non-production environments. Collaboration: Work closely with the architecture team to align on integration frameworks and patterns. Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams. Mentorship: Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Promote knowledge-sharing within the team and organization. Requirements Technical Expertise: 6+ years of experience in integration development with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with IBM IIB toolkit. Experience in developing and managing batch jobs. Proficiency in database technologies, specifically SQL Server. Excellent understanding of web services (REST, SOAP, XML, JSON). Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in mentoring and leading small development teams. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment. Problem-Solving Abilities: Adept at troubleshooting complex integration issues. Proven ability to assess and mitigate risks in development projects. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain. Experience in Agile development methodologies. Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments.