IIB Developer

Job Description Who are we Fulcrum Digital is an agile and next-generation digital accelerating company providing digital transformation and technology services right from ideation to implementation. These services have applicability across a variety of industries, including banking & financial services, insurance, retail, higher education, food, healthcare, and manufacturing.   About the role Seeking an experienced IBM Integration Bus (IIB) / IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) Developer to design, build, and enhance enterprise-grade integration flows supporting policy administration and downstream booking systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM MQ, IIB Compute Nodes (ESQL), XML/Flat-File transformations, and proven delivery experience in large-scale enterprise environments. You will collaborate with architects, Duck Creek SMEs, QA teams, and downstream stakeholders to support a multi-phase core modernization program — enabling both legacy and modernized Duck Creek platforms to seamlessly integrate with WINS and future cloud-based platforms.   Key Responsibilities ·          Design and develop IIB message flows to support Duck Creek booking and downstream systems ·          Implement ESQL/XPath-based transformations, canonical models, and flat-file mapping logic ·          Configure and manage MQInput, Compute, Filter, Mapping, and MQOutput nodes ·          Build schema-aware routing and version-based processing for legacy & modern XML payloads ·          Develop and maintain error handling, BOQ/DLQ processing, and replay capabilities ·          Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure adherence to integration patterns and standards ·          Support integration testing, UAT, performance tuning, and production rollout activities ·          Create and maintain technical documentation, mapping specs, and deployment artifacts ·          Troubleshoot MQ/IIB flows in lower and production environments ·          Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation for integration solutions   Required Skills & Experience ·          5+ years hands-on experience with IBM Integration Bus ·          Strong ESQL, XML, XPath, XSD and SOAP/REST experience ·          Proven expertise in IBM MQ (queues, topics, channels, BOQ/DLQ handling) ·          Experience with flat-file and fixed-length transformations (DFDL/ESQL) ·          Proficiency in message versioning, schema validation, and routing logic ·          Experience working with integration patterns, middleware, and ESB architectures ·          Hands-on debugging, performance tuning, and root cause analysis skills ·          Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools (Jenkins/Azure DevOps/Bamboo) ·          Strong communication and technical documentation capabilities   Certifications (Nice-to-Have) ·          IBM Certified Solution Developer – Integration Bus or ACE ·          Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure) Requirements Mandatory Required Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner and total 12+ years of experience. Strong U.S. P&C Insurance Domain Knowledge is Mandatory. Hands-on experience in both Commercial Lines (CL) and/or Specialty Lines (SL) is mandatory, specifically in the U.S. regulatory, underwriting, and rating context. Experience working with Policy Administration Systems (PAS). Demonstrated ability to write high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, features, BRDs, and workflows. Proven experience leading client conversations independently. Experience in UI modernization / legacy systems upgrade initiatives. Preferred Skills: CSPO / SAFe PO/PM certification preferred. Familiarity with U.S. policy lifecycle — submission, quoting, binding, endorsement, renewal, cancellation, and reinstatement. Soft Skills: Clear, confident communicator with executive presence. Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Collaborative team player who can influence without authority.