Role Overview:The Webmethods Integration Architect will be responsible for architecting and designing enterprise integration solutions utilizing webMethods technologies. This role involves defining integration patterns, implementing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, and automating webMethods deployments. The architect will also lead migration efforts, conduct code reviews, mentor junior team members, and troubleshoot complex production issues, operating within an Onsite-Offshore model.
Key Responsibilities:- Architect and design enterprise integration solutions using webMethods (Integration Server, API Gateway, Universal Messaging, Designer, MWS, Trading Networks).
- Define integration patterns (REST/SOAP, event-driven, B2B/EDI, file and batch).
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for webMethods packages and APIs.
- Automate build, test, deployment, and promotion across Dev, QA, and Prod.
- Establish branching strategies, code review practices, and release governance.
- Manage API lifecycle, security (OAuth, JWT, SSL), and policy enforcement.
- Lead migration or upgrade efforts (e.g., on-prem to cloud or containers).
- Review designs and code, and mentor developers and DevOps engineers.
- Troubleshoot performance, stability, and production issues.
- Document architecture, standards, and runbooks.
Required Skills:- 12+ years in IT, with 10+ years in webMethods architecture and development.
- Strong knowledge of webMethods Integration Server, API Gateway, Universal Messaging, and Broker/MWS.
- 5+ years of hands-on GitLab CI/CD (pipelines, runners, GitLab YAML, merge requests, environments).
- Experience automating webMethods deployments (Deployer, Asset Build Environment, scripts).
- Scripting: Shell, Python, or PowerShell.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible).
- Solid understanding of API design, microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience in webMethods architecture and development.
- 12+ years of overall IT experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on GitLab CI/CD experience.
