IBM Middleware Software Developer

Nedbank Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IBM Middleware Software Developer Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to enable seamless integration and automation across enterprise systems using IBM’s middleware technologies. By leveraging platforms such as IBM DataPower, App Connect Enterprise (ACE), API Connect, WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX), and Business Automation Workflow (BAW), the role ensures efficient data exchange, secure service orchestration, and optimized business processes. This position plays a critical part in supporting scalable, secure, and resilient digital ecosystems, driving operational efficiency and enabling innovation through robust integration frameworks. Job Classification Software Developer II TA: Luthando Bower Closing date: 21 November 2025 Job Responsibilities Work across multiple integration layers: gateways, flows, APIs, transformations, and orchestration. Understand middleware lifecycle: dev → deploy → monitor → maintain Build, test, and support services across DataPower, ACE, API Connect, and WTX Manage deployments via DevOps toolchains (e.g., Jenkins, Git, UrbanCode) Apply secure coding and API‑first principles Participate in platform upgrades, incident management, and root cause analysis Engage with security, infra, and support teams during critical changes Produce working quality software that meets the design Develop critical and complex technical components in areas of accountability Deliver system component designs that are robust and fault‑tolerant for large complex systems Ensure system component designs are supportable, maintainable and re‑usable Deliver software that is observable and scalable Conduct estimate of work effort Troubleshoot and problem‑solve software issues and provide guidance to other team members Produce documentation as per organisational standards Continuous improvement of software Provide maintenance and support of software in environments of accountability Develop unit and system test cases and conduct unit and system testing Create deployment artefacts and store in source control library Manage the deployment package and the execution thereof Optimise the tool change in collaboration with the Biz/Dev/Ops Engineer Update and control the asset knowledge base Ensure integration of own work with other individuals and in team Collaborate with designers, product owners and engineering leads to refine the solution Contribute into the decomposition of the system solution into component parts for development Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.) Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems through agile thinking Provide mentoring for multiple software developers Essential Qualifications – NQF Level Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Preferred Qualification Diploma / Certificate in multiple languages Preferred Certifications IBM Certified Solution Developer – DataPower Gateway IBM Certified Integration Developer – ACE IBM Certified API Connect Developer IBM Certified Specialist – WTX IBM Certified Developer – Business Automation Workflow Minimum Experience Level 8+ years programming experience Technical / Professional Knowledge IT Data structures Application systems Agile Development System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Behavioural Competencies Managing Work Collaborating Quality Orientation Applied Learning Initiating Action Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Contact Information Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr