We are looking for an experienced IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) Consultant / Architect to join our growing integration practice in Gurgaon. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise integration solutions using IBM CP4I across large-scale, complex business environments.

This role requires experience in API management, event-driven architectures, messaging systems, integration modernization, migration programs, security frameworks, observability, and enterprise platform transformation initiatives. Candidates with exposure to BFSI and large enterprise landscapes will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

IBM CP4I Platform Implementation :

- Design, develop, configure, and support integration solutions using IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I).

- Implement scalable and secure integration architectures across hybrid cloud and on-premise systems.

- Deploy and manage CP4I components in enterprise environments.

API Management & Connectivity :

- Design and publish APIs using IBM API Connect.

- Implement API-led connectivity models to integrate internal and external systems.

- Define API lifecycle management, governance, versioning, throttling, and security standards.

Application & Data Integration :

- Develop integrations using IBM App Connect for system-to-system connectivity.

- Implement integration patterns such as :

a.Synchronous integrations

b. Asynchronous integrations

c. Publish / Subscribe models

d. Event-driven integrations

e. Message transformation and orchestration

Migration & Modernization Programs :

- Participate in large-scale integration migration programs involving hundreds of interfaces/ integrations.

- Migrate legacy middleware platforms to CP4I ecosystem.

- Support enterprise modernization, consolidation, and transformation initiatives.

Security & Compliance :

- Implement enterprise-grade security models using :

a. OAuth 2.0

b. OpenID Connect

c. TLS / SSL

d. API authentication & authorization

- Identity federation and token management

Monitoring & Observability :

- Configure and support observability tools such as Instana or equivalent monitoring platforms.

- Monitor APIs, integrations, transactions, failures, and platform health.

- Perform root cause analysis and proactive issue resolution.

Platform & DevOps :

- Work with container platforms such as OpenShift / Kubernetes.

- Support CI/CD pipelines for deployment automation of APIs and integrations.

- Collaborate with DevOps teams for release management and environment setup.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration :

- Engage with architects, business teams, vendors, and application owners.

- Translate business requirements into technical integration solutions.

- Lead teams through ambiguity, priorities, and transformation programs.

Required Skills & Experience :

Must Have :

- Strong hands-on experience with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I)

- Expertise in IBM API Connect and IBM App Connect

- Strong knowledge of messaging and event-driven architecture

- Experience in enterprise integration patterns

- Exposure to large-scale migration or modernization programs

- Strong understanding of API security standards

- Experience working in complex enterprise landscapes

- Knowledge of OpenShift / Kubernetes

- CI/CD pipeline knowledge

Good to Have :

- BFSI domain experience

- Instana monitoring tool exposure

- Hybrid cloud integration experience

- IBM MQ / Kafka exposure

- Prior platform consolidation programs

Soft Skills :

- Strong architectural thinking and analytical skills

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management

- Ability to lead discussions with technical and business teams

- High ownership and accountability mindset

- Strong problem-solving attitude

Preferred Background :

- Candidates from Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), Consulting, Product Engineering, or Enterprise Integration backgrounds will be preferred.