IBM DataPower Gateway Consultant - 68758941

About the role

As an IBM DataPower Gateway Consultant, you will make an impact by owning and enhancing the DataPower platform to ensure secure, stable, and optimized API and integration services across the enterprise. You will be a valued member of the EPS IPM team and work collaboratively with SRE teams, L2 support, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

- Own, maintain, and administer the IBM DataPower platform ensuring high availability and performance

- Provide expert technical guidance to enhance and optimize existing DataPower services and integrations

- Develop and execute Python-based automation scripts to streamline operations and platform-wide changes

- Troubleshoot outages and support incident resolution in collaboration with SRE and L2 teams

- Perform firmware upgrades, platform maintenance, and deploy code changes across environments

What you need to have to be considered

• Hands-on experience with IBM DataPower platform including multi-protocol gateway and web service proxy

• Strong expertise in integration technologies including APIs and web services

• Proven experience in automation and scripting (Python preferred)

• Experience troubleshooting production issues and working with SRE/support teams

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

These will help you stand out

• Experience with enterprise API gateways or integration platforms (APIC, Kong, Apigee)

• Familiarity with security remediation and vulnerability management in integration platforms

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments

Work model: client is in Louisville, KY

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, it’s preferred that this role work a hybrid schedule out of Louisville, KY

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $102,000 – 116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.