IBM CP4I Technical Architect

1. Job Purpose

The IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) Technical Architect is responsible for designing, architecting, and overseeing the implementation of enterprise integration solutions using IBM Cloud Pak for Integration. The role focuses on establishing scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing integration architectures that enable seamless connectivity between enterprise applications, services, and external systems.

The architect will provide technical leadership, define integration standards and best practices, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, infrastructure, and business requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

* Define and maintain the enterprise integration architecture using IBM CP4I.

* Design end-to-end integration solutions covering API-led, event-driven, and service-oriented architectures.

* Develop architecture blueprints, solution designs, integration patterns, and technical standards.

* Define integration strategies for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

* Ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and disaster recovery capabilities.

IBM CP4I Technical Expertise

* Design and implement solutions leveraging IBM Cloud Pak for Integration components, including:

* IBM API Connect – API management and lifecycle governance.

* IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) – Application and enterprise integration.

* IBM MQ – Messaging and asynchronous communication.

* IBM Event Streams – Event streaming and Kafka-based integration.

* IBM Aspera – High-speed data transfer.

* IBM DataPower Gateway – API security and traffic management.

* Define integration patterns, message flows, API policies, and messaging standards.

* Establish API management and governance frameworks.

* Design secure communication and data exchange between enterprise applications.

OpenShift & Cloud-Native Architecture

* Design and deploy CP4I solutions on Red Hat OpenShift.

* Define containerization, orchestration, and microservices integration strategies.

* Understand Kubernetes architecture, networking, storage, and security.

* Manage environment architecture across development, testing, staging, and production.

* Define deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.

Security & Governance

* Establish integration security architecture and authentication mechanisms.

* Implement OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, mutual TLS, and certificate management.

* Define API governance, access controls, encryption, and audit requirements.

* Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

* Lead technical teams, developers, and integration engineers.

* Review solution architecture, technical designs, and implementation deliverables.

* Provide technical guidance and resolve complex integration issues.

* Work closely with enterprise architects, infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and business teams.

* Support project delivery, technical estimation, and vendor management.

Operations & Performance

* Define monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational support frameworks.

* Establish performance and capacity management standards.

* Troubleshoot complex integration and messaging issues.

* Define high availability, backup, recovery, and business continuity approaches.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

* 10+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in enterprise integration architecture.

* Proven experience designing and implementing IBM integration solutions.

* Experience leading large-scale enterprise integration programs.

* Previous experience in banking or financial services is highly desirable.

* IBM certifications in Cloud Pak for Integration, API Connect, or related technologies are an advantage.

* Strong hands-on experience with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration.

* Extensive experience with IBM API Connect, App Connect Enterprise, and IBM MQ.

* Good understanding of IBM Event Streams and Apache Kafka.

* Strong knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes.

* Experience designing REST, SOAP, messaging, and event-driven integrations.

* Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems architecture.

* Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and automation tools.

* Knowledge of enterprise security, API governance, and integration best practices.

* Experience with hybrid cloud and enterprise integration architectures.

* Enterprise architecture and strategic thinking.

* Strong technical leadership and decision-making.

* Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

* Stakeholder management and communication.

* Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture.

* Strong documentation and architectural governance skills.