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The document outlines a candidate's extensive experience with IBM Integration Bus (IIB), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), and WebSphere MQ, detailing their skills in developing message flows, managing MQ objects, and ensuring high availability. It highlights their proficiency in ESQL, API development with IBM DataPower, and use of DevOps tools for streamlined processes. The candidate also shares examples of problem-solving in production environments and their commitment to staying updated with industry trends.

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Middleware 7

The document outlines a candidate's extensive experience with IBM Integration Bus (IIB), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), and WebSphere MQ, detailing their skills in developing message flows, managing MQ objects, and ensuring high availability. It highlights their proficiency in ESQL, API development with IBM DataPower, and use of DevOps tools for streamlined processes. The candidate also shares examples of problem-solving in production environments and their commitment to staying updated with industry trends.

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1.

Question: Can you explain your experience with IBM Integration Bus (IIB) and App
Connect Enterprise (ACE)? What types of message flows have you developed?

 Answer: I have over 10 years of experience working with IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
and App Connect Enterprise (ACE), starting from WMB and progressing through IIB
v9, v10, and ACE v12. I have been involved in the end-to-end development lifecycle,
including designing, developing, debugging, and deploying message flows. I have
created complex message flows to handle various integration requirements, such as
calling Web Services, ODBC calls, and MQ-based services. For example, I’ve
developed flows to transform and route messages using ESQL for data manipulation
across SOAP, XML, and JSON formats. Additionally, I’ve integrated Oracle
databases using SQL queries and implemented business logic using ESQL and Java.
A notable project involved building reusable message flows with configurable
properties to support multiple business scenarios efficiently.

2. Question: How do you configure and manage IBM WebSphere MQ objects such as
Queue Managers, Queues, and Channels?

 Answer: Configuring and managing WebSphere MQ objects is a core part of my role.


I have hands-on experience installing and configuring MQ on AIX servers across
Dev, SIT, and Prod environments. I create Queue Managers, Local Queues, Remote
Queues, Queue Aliases, and Channels using WebSphere MQ Explorer and MQSI
commands. For instance, I set up MQ clusters to ensure high availability and load
balancing. I also handle security configurations, including SSL/TLS setup,
CHLAUTH (Channel Authentication Records), and user authorization. Monitoring
tools like MQ Explorer and custom scripts help me track queue depth, channel status,
and message traffic, while I use MQ logs and tracing to diagnose and resolve issues
like message delivery failures or channel outages.

3. Question: Can you walk us through your experience with IBM DataPower? How
have you used it for API development and security?

 Answer: I have significant exposure to IBM DataPower (XI50, XI52, B2B, and
Virtual editions) as both a developer and admin. I’ve developed and supported
multiple APIs, leveraging XSLT for message transformation and routing to different
provider systems. I’ve configured services across various domains, including Web
Service Proxy (WSP), Multi-Protocol Gateway (MPGW), and SSL setups. For
security, I’ve implemented Log Targets, JDBC Connection Factories, and managed
user authentication. Additionally, I’ve handled tasks like firmware upgrades, secure
backups/restores, troubleshooting, packet capture, and domain management, ensuring
robust and secure integration solutions.

4. Question: What is your experience with ESQL, and can you provide an example of a
complex ESQL code you’ve written?

 Answer: I have in-depth knowledge of ESQL, which I’ve used extensively in IIB for
data manipulation, transformation, and routing. A complex example I worked on
involved transforming JSON input into XML output while enriching the data by
calling a database procedure. The code included conditional logic to route messages
to multiple destinations based on business rules. Here’s a simplified snippet:
esql

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CREATE FUNCTION TransformMessage() RETURNS BOOLEAN

BEGIN

DECLARE inputData CHAR;

SET inputData = INPUTROOT.JSON.Data;

IF inputData.Type = 'Order' THEN

SET OUTPUTROOT.XMLNSC.Order.ID = EVAL 'SELECT ID FROM Orders


WHERE OrderNum = ' || inputData.OrderNum;

MOVE inputData.Details TO OUTPUTROOT.XMLNSC.Order.Details;

END IF;

RETURN TRUE;

END;

This logic handled dynamic data transformation and database integration, ensuring
seamless message processing.

5. Question: How do you ensure high availability and disaster recovery (DR) for MQ
and IIB/ACE environments?

 Answer: To ensure high availability, I configure MQ clusters and set up redundant


Queue Managers and Channels for load balancing. I monitor queue depth and
message traffic using tools like MQ Explorer and custom scripts to preempt issues.
For disaster recovery, I participate in DR planning and testing, including regular
backups of MQ objects and configurations using secure backup/restore procedures.
I’ve also worked on restoring MQ environments post-failure and collaborated with
infrastructure teams to validate DR strategies, ensuring minimal downtime in
production 24x7 environments.

6. Question: What tools and DevOps practices do you use in your development process?

 Answer: I leverage a range of DevOps tools to streamline development and


deployment. I use GitHub for version control, Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines, UCD
(UrbanCode Deploy) for deployment automation, and Nexus for artifact management.
Additionally, I’ve worked with tools like SOAPUI for testing Web Services,
RFHUTIL for MQ message testing, and APM Agent for performance monitoring. My
process includes preparing HLD and LLD documents, coding in ESQL/XSLT, and
deploying applications across multiple environments, ensuring traceability and
reusability.

Behavioral and Scenario-Based Questions and Answers

7. Question: Can you describe a challenging debugging issue you faced with IIB or
DataPower and how you resolved it?

 Answer: One challenging issue I encountered was a message delivery failure in an


IIB flow due to an unexpected JSON schema mismatch. The issue caused message
buildup in the queue, impacting production. I used tracing and MQ logs to identify the
mismatch, then debugged the ESQL code to align the schema. After coordinating with
the application team to update the input data, I redeployed the corrected flow. My
prompt resolution earned client appreciation, highlighting my debugging and
collaboration skills.

8. Question: How do you handle on-call support for 24x7 production environments?

 Answer: During my on-call rotations, I ensure quick response times by monitoring


alerts via tools like MQMON and BMC-Remedy. I prioritize issues based on severity,
using MQ logs and tracing to diagnose problems like channel outages or message
failures. I collaborate with support and infrastructure teams to resolve issues
efficiently, often working outside regular hours. My experience with DR testing and
performance tuning has prepared me to handle such scenarios effectively.

9. Question: Tell us about a time when you received client appreciation. What did you
do to earn it?

 Answer: I received client appreciation during a post-paid billing migration project.


The business team faced delays due to integration issues, and I quickly debugged the
IIB flow, resolving data reconciliation problems using ESQL transformations. My
timely support and coordination with the circle IT head ensured the migration stayed
on schedule, earning me a Bravo-2017 certificate from the VIL IT head and circle IT
head.

General and Role-Specific Questions and Answers

10. Question: What certifications do you hold, and how have they contributed to your
work?

 Answer: I hold certifications in WebSphere MQ V7.5 System Administrator, IBM


Cloud API-C Developer, Azure-900, and IBM Bluemix, along with a CDAC
certification. These have enhanced my technical expertise, particularly in MQ
administration, cloud integration, and API development. For example, my MQ
certification helped me master queue manager clustering and security configurations,
while the cloud certifications enabled me to integrate Azure and Bluemix solutions
into hybrid environments.

11. Question: How do you stay updated with the latest trends in integration
technologies?

 Answer: I stay updated by participating in IBM training programs, exploring new


features in IIB/ACE v12, and following industry blogs on SOA and ESB concepts. I
also experiment with tools like API Connect and ELK in sandbox environments and
collaborate with peers to share knowledge on emerging technologies like DevOps and
cloud integration.

12. Question: Why do you want to work with us, and how do your skills align with our
needs?

 Answer: I am excited to join your team because of your focus on innovative


integration solutions, which aligns with my 10 years of experience in IIB, ACE, MQ,
and DataPower. My expertise in developing complex message flows, configuring
secure MQ environments, and using DevOps tools like Jenkins and GitHub can
contribute to your projects. I’m particularly eager to leverage my debugging and DR
planning skills to ensure robust, high-availability systems for your organization.

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