DataPower Developer

DataPower Developer

6 Month Contract

UK Based

Via Umbrella

We are looking for an experienced DataPower Developer to join our UK banking client team on an initial 6 month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving environment-related issues, ensuring high availability and performance of the project infrastructure (in datapower and AWS). This role requires a hands-on technical expert with a strong background in DataPower development, complemented by knowledge of AWS cloud services. Excellent communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with multiple teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide expert support and timely resolution of environment issues related to the Hermes project, focusing on DataPower appliances and related infrastructure.
- Develop, configure, and maintain IBM DataPower Gateway services to meet project requirements.
- Collaborate closely with mainframe teams to understand interdependencies and troubleshoot integration points where necessary.
- Monitor AWS cloud resources including CloudWatch for logging and alerting, DynamoDB for database management, and AWS Lambda for serverless compute tasks related to project workflows.
- Implement best practices for environment stability, performance tuning, and security compliance.
- Produce detailed technical documentation, status reports, and issue logs for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, infrastructure engineers, and project managers to ensure timely resolution of issues and alignment on priorities.
- Work on automation using but not limited to Python, Shell scripting, Gitlab pipeline

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience in IBM DataPower development, configuration, and troubleshooting within enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with mainframe systems, integration with DataPower where applicable.
- Good working knowledge of AWS services, particularly CloudWatch, DynamoDB, and Lambda, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate technical issues and solutions.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Desirable:

Python knowledge, Automation experience, Experience with Gitlab pipeline

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.