Senior IBM App Connect Developer - Middleware

CodeNinja is a full-stack AI and engineering delivery firm helping Saudi enterprises and government entities modernize systems and operationalize intelligence across mission-critical workflows. Through embedded engineering teams, AI labs, and global capability centers, CodeNinja builds sovereign AI systems and application infrastructure that clients own permanently — aligned with Vision 2030. CodeNinja operates across Saudi Arabia's priority sectors, including government digitization, energy, financial services, logistics, and healthcare, and is trusted by 240+ organizations across 15+ industries region-wide.

We're hiring a Senior IBM App Connect Developer to design, build, and support enterprise integration solutions connecting a leading Saudi bank's core and peripheral systems. This is a hands-on middleware role requiring deep IBM ACE/IIB expertise and prior banking-sector delivery experience, working onsite in Saudi Arabia on a 6-month (extendable) engagement.

7+ years of hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) or IBM Integration Bus (IIB)

Strong knowledge of ESQL, message flow design, and IBM MQ

Proficiency in Java, XML/XSD, REST, and SOAP web services

Mandatory prior experience delivering middleware/integration solutions within a bank or financial institution

Experience with WebSphere and Linux/Unix environments

Strong troubleshooting skills for production integration issues

Arabic Language is a preference

Work on mission-critical integration systems for a leading Saudi banking client

Be part of CodeNinja's forward-deployed engineering model, recognized among Clutch's 100 fastest-growing technology companies of 2026

Direct exposure to enterprise-scale banking infrastructure and Vision 2030-aligned digital transformation work

Competitive contract terms with extension potential

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required. CodeNinja reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities at any time.