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.
About the RoleWe'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.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and deploy integration flows using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) / IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
- Build message flows and ESQL/Java transformations to integrate core banking and peripheral applications
- Implement integrations over MQ, REST, SOAP, JMS, and file-based protocols
- Configure and maintain IBM MQ queues, channels, and messaging infrastructure supporting integration flows
- Ensure integration security, message reliability, and transactional integrity across interfaces
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and monitoring of middleware components
- Diagnose and resolve production integration incidents with timely root-cause analysis
- Document integration designs, interface specifications, and deployment procedures
RequirementsMust-Have Requirements
- 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
- Experience with Apache Kafka or other event-streaming platforms
- Exposure to API Gateway/API Connect solutions
- IBM App Connect / Integration Bus certification
- 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.
Skills Required
- 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
- Experience with Apache Kafka or other event-streaming platforms
- Exposure to API Gateway/API Connect solutions
- IBM App Connect / Integration Bus certification
What We Do
A digital transformation company, driven to solve some of the most complex problems in the world today through technology. Our core service portfolio includes staff augmentation, software development and cloud services with over 300+ projects delivered to date. Established in 2014, with a continuously growing team of 250+ experts, operating across 3 regions with Americas, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, CodeNinja is one of the fastest growing technology companies recognized by Forbes Technology Council. With value addition being a core focus for the company, CodeNinja ranks as one of the top and best reviewed software development and services company. Now offering enterprise cloud solutions to some of the leading technology companies in the world, the company has secured funding of $1.6M and is poised to invest in redefining workplace dynamics through use of advanced AI. CodeNinja has earned the trust of more than 240 clients spread across 15 different countries and 9 different industries. The company is also one of the top-rated outsourcing services provider in Pakistan, forming dedicated technology teams for some of the world's leading organizations like Microsoft, Lifeforce (Tony Robbins) and OTL alongside unicorns such as 24Seven, ABHI, and Graana. In addition, to ensure quality and commitment to client data security, the company is now ISO 270001 certified. Services: · Offshore Engineering Teams · Custom Software Development · Dedicated Development Center · Application Modernizations · Cloud Services and Solutions · Modern Workplace Solutions · Digital Transformation Strategy · AI Consulting · AR/VR and Digital Twins · eCommerce Solutions Awards and Achievements: Top 1000 Companies Clutch Global 2023 Top Company in .Net Developers 2023 Clutch Global Fall 2023 Certifications & Partnerships: Adobe Commerce Cloud Solution Partner Microsoft Solution partner for business applications. Microsoft Solution Partner for Azure Data and AI.
