Job Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a

Lead Systems Administrator, ESB

, on a permanent basis on our Technology team. The team is looking to fill this role ASAP!


This position is a remote opportunity and can be based

anywhere in Canada

. Wherever the successful candidate is located must be available during core working hours.


Are you a strong collaborative leader with technical expertise in integration technologies, architecture patterns, troubleshooting & root cause analysis, and system configuration & deployment? Do you easily translate technical concepts into business-friendly language, excel in crisis management and are an analytical thinker? This may be the perfect opportunity for you!

What you'll do:

ESB Platform Management

: Lead installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of ESB systems (IBM MQ, App Connect Enterprise), including documentation and task delegation.

Technical Leadership & Consultation

: Provide expert guidance, mentor team members, and author/sign off on technical specifications for integration solutions.

Integration Deployment Support

: Coordinate deployments across environments (Dev to Production), support project delivery, and enhance automated deployment processes.

Incident Troubleshooting

: Diagnose and resolve ESB-related issues, maintain SOPs for efficient problem resolution, and engage vendors when necessary.

Platform Roadmap & Resilience

: Execute the ESB technology roadmap and ensure disaster recovery procedures are current and effective.

Who you'll work with

:

You will provide integration implementation related expertise to application developers, project development teams, and test teams, as well as guide and mentor other IT Administrators. You will be an individual contributor while reporting into the Senior Manager, Data Technologies & Services.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Information Technology and:


Have 8+ years of relevant progressively responsible experience: + including 4 years of experience with administering
- IBM MQ V8/9, or later.
- IBM ACE 12.X.
+ including at least 2 years of experience and proficiency with:
- MQ/RDQM + ACE troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Linux and Windows servers.
- SOAP, XML, and HTTP(S), SQL, JDBC, and ODBC.
- Version Control (e.g. BitBucket, GitHub) and code merging and resolving merge conflicts.
Have expertise with supporting the following technologies is an asset: + Experience with ACE (app connect enterprise) integration, configuration, and support.
+ Experience with Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4i) integration design, installation, and configuration.
+ Install and maintain IBM ACE/App Connect (CP4I).
+ Redhat OCP Certification.
Have a Bachelor of Science in Computer science or in related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered). Have these preferred supplementary skills: + Understanding of XPath, JSON, and Java.
+ LDAP knowledge.
+ Exposure to Retail Industry.
+ Strong change management practices.
+ ITIL certification considered an asset.
Have communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

What we offer:

Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit

www.fcl.crs

.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.


If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 4, 2025.


We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.


As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.