We are seeking a highly motivated Lead ESB Developer to join our Integration Services team at First Horizon Bank . As a key technical leader in our API and ESB modernization journey, you will play a critical role in supporting our legacy IBM-based Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) platform, while driving the migration to Apigee and modern cloud-native APIs . This is a hands-on leadership role that combines development, design, troubleshooting, and mentoring responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of services on the IBM ESB stack, including :
- IBM DataPower Gateway
- WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR)
- WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
- Collaborate with architects and application teams to sunset legacy integrations and support the migration to Google Apigee API Gateway
- Design and maintain SOAP and RESTful web services, including handling WSDL, XSD, YAML, and OpenAPI specifications
- Build and enforce reusable patterns, governance, and security best practices across ESB and API layers
- Support CI / CD deployment pipelines and release management processes
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance during peer reviews and troubleshooting sessions
- Participate in root cause analysis and production support, ensuring system stability and availability
- Maintain strong documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security, Infrastructure, and Application Development
Required Skills & Experience
5 years of experience in middleware integration or enterprise services developmentHands-on expertise with IBM DataPower, WSRR, and WASStrong understanding of SOAP, REST, XML, XSLT, XSD, WSDL, YAML, and OpenAPI specificationsFamiliarity with TLS / SSL cert management, mutual auth, and integration security standardsProficient in troubleshooting and debugging service invocation issues across distributed systemsExperience with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, XL Deploy, etc.)Strong scripting experience (e.g., Shell, Bash, or Python)Experience working in Agile / Scrum environmentsSolid knowledge of Cloud technologies (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS)Familiarity with service versioning, throttling, fault handling, and other ESB patternsExcellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skillsPreferred Qualifications
Exposure to Apigee or other modern API management platformsExperience with Dynatrace, Splunk, or similar observability toolsPrior experience working in the Banking or Financial Services industryAbout Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S.
Benefit Highlights
Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and visionHSA with company matchMaternity and parental leaveTuition reimbursementMentor program401(k) with 6% matchFirst Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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