Lead ACE Developer + Java - REMOTE Job at Perficient in Saint Louis

We currently have a career opportunity for an Lead ACE developer with Java skills to join our team. While our headquarters are in St. Louis, Missouri, this is a remote position.

Job Overview:

As a Lead Technical Consultant you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment you will work with solution architects and developers on interpretation/translation of wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements, and subsequently into technical design.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and implement integration flows in IBM ACE using Message Flows, Message Sets, ESQL, Java Compute Nodes (JCN), and Mapping nodes.
• Lead or participate in migration projects from IBM IIB to ACE, including code refactoring, compatibility analysis, and modernization.
• Develop reusable Java components and custom logic within JCN for complex transformation and orchestration.
• Perform Unit testing and Integration testing to validate the migrated ACEv13 Apps and Flows
• Troubleshoot to identify and resolve any errors locally as well as in Containerization environment
• Work with various protocols and formats such as MQ, SOAP, REST, HTTP, JDBC, JSON, XML, CSV, and Kafka.
• Perform debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of integration flows.
• Collaborate with architects and business analysts to translate requirements into scalable integration designs.
• Deploy and manage ACE applications across Dev, QA, and Production environments using CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Implement error handling, logging, and monitoring best practices using tools like Splunk, AppDynamics, or ACE Toolkit logs.
• Ensure secure and compliant integrations through authentication, authorization, and encryption standards.
• Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and deployment guides.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong hands-on experience in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE v12 or later) and IBM Integration Bus (IIB v10).
• Proficient in Java programming, with experience building and integrating Java Compute Nodes (JCN).
• Strong Hands-on experience with having Apps deployed on Independent Integration Server in a Containerization environment.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting Apps and Flows deployed on an independent Integration Server in a Containerization environment to identify and resolve any bugs and issues.
• Proven track record in IIB to ACE migration projects, including code modernization and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Expertise in ESQL, message modeling, and schema transformations.
• Solid understanding of SOA, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with IBM MQ, HTTP/HTTPS, JDBC, and file-based integrations.
• Familiarity with Git, Maven, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools.
• Good knowledge of error handling, transaction management, and message flow optimization.
• Exposure to cloud deployment models (AWS/Azure) for ACE runtime is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Cloud Infrastructure & API Management team helps the world's leading brands modernize infrastructure, applications, and integrations to thrive in today's digital economy. We deliver cloud-native development, app modernization, API management, and DevOps solutions, enabling clients to maximize cloud investments, streamline processes, and drive innovation across the enterprise. Join a team that's harnessing the power of AI to build intelligent, self-optimizing cloud environments-leveraging predictive analytics, generative tools, and automation to create smarter, more resilient digital ecosystems.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $93,600.00 to $170,640.00. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

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ABOUT US

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.