Programmer Analyst 6 - Senior IBM Master Data Management(MDM) & Integration Developer

Programmer Analyst 6

Senior IBM Master Data Management (MDM) & Integration Developer

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: Projected 1 year or longer, depending on business needs
Interview Process: 1 2 virtual rounds.

Important Submission Requirements

• Late submissions will not be accepted.

• Candidates must be able to work onsite every Monday and Tuesday from the beginning of the assignment. These days are mandatory and cannot be altered.

• Remote-only arrangements are not available.

• Open to local candidates and candidates willing to relocate to Lansing, Michigan.

• Non-local candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense from Day 1, without delays, and follow the required hybrid schedule.

• Candidates must join virtual interviews using a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested.

• A screenshot/photo of the candidate will be required for interviews.

• A vendor representative must be present at the beginning of the virtual interview to validate the candidate.

• Local candidates must be willing to attend an onsite second-round interview if requested.

Position Overview

The Programmer Analyst 6 is responsible for providing ongoing maintenance and support for Master Person Index (MPI), Michigan Index Data Stewardship Portal (MIDSP), and Symmetry applications.

These applications support critical data and technology operations. The resource will help maintain and improve automated processes, streamline business operations, ensure data integrity, maintain SEM/SUITE compliance, and secure applications.

As a lead resource, the candidate will participate in assignments involving application enhancement, integration, maintenance, and implementation. The role also provides application oversight to business analysts and other teams integrating with the Master Person Index.

Top Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systems.

• Strong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM), including data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting.

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Write high-level functional requirement documents.

• Work with Linux operating systems.

• Develop scripts using PowerShell.

• Use Git and GitHub for source code repositories.

• Work closely with Database Administrators to develop and execute SQL scripts.

• Create monthly reports for MDM applications.

• Work with stakeholders to resolve tasks and tickets related to MPI and MIDSP.

• Create and deploy certificates on Windows and Linux systems.

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams, including Linux/Windows server and network teams, for maintenance and issue resolution.

• Execute the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering and preparation of functional and technical specifications for complex projects.

• Develop prototypes and mockups for user review and approval.

• Prepare flowcharts, screen layouts, and documentation to ensure logical system requirements.

• Assist with Enterprise Architecture Solution Assessment (EASA), hosting documentation, and firewall rules.

• Design, develop, and implement test plans and test reports for applications or subsystems.

• Create or collect test data and execute approved tests to validate program logic and expected results.

• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test cases, and post-implementation testing.

• Provide defect and incident tracking information.

• Assist with implementing Requests for Change (RFCs), including application and infrastructure changes.

• Maintain and update system documentation following system upgrades.

• Monitor applications in production and non-production environments.

• Provide application support for business applications.

• Deliver products and services based on software development best practices.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systems.

• Strong hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM), including MDM data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting.

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.

• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Skills

• Healthcare experience.

Other Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of MDM concepts and IBM MDM product capabilities, with the ability to maintain and enhance an existing MDM Standard Edition implementation.

• 8+ years of Java/J2EE experience, including Java, JSP, and REST/SOAP-based services, with strong production troubleshooting skills.

• 5+ years of experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems, including command-line usage, log analysis, and system-level troubleshooting.

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including topic creation and configuration, producer and consumer development, message flow troubleshooting, and understanding of ZooKeeper and Kafka KRaft concepts using Strimzi Operator.

• Experience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka.

• Experience with application servers such as WildFly, including application deployment, startup, configuration, health checks, and runtime issue resolution.

• Experience integrating Kafka with WildFly-based applications and IBM MDM Standard Edition.

• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments.

• Strong Linux/Unix shell scripting skills (Bash), including automation and operational scripting.

• Experience creating, scheduling, and maintaining CRON jobs for batch and scheduled processes.

• Experience developing with Flowable is a strong plus.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Azure Git repositories, or similar tools.

• Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud and OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) environments.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure.

• Exposure to OpenShift and Kubernetes is a strong plus.

• Experience with ELK/Elastic Stack for log monitoring and troubleshooting, including correlating logs across Kafka, WildFly, and MDM.

• Experience working with data and supporting mission-critical production systems.

• Ability to independently own, maintain, and support complex systems with minimal external dependency.

Primary Skills

IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x, Virtual MDM, Apache Kafka, Java/J2EE, Enterprise Software Development, Linux/Unix

Secondary Skills

WildFly, SQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, REST/SOAP APIs, Bash Scripting, PowerShell, Git/GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, AWS, Azure, OpenShift, Kubernetes, ELK/Elastic Stack, CRON Jobs, Flowable, Healthcare IT