Job Summary
Job Summary : The Axway Managed File Transfer (MFT) Engineer is responsible for designing, architecting, and building secure, scalable file transfer solutions using Axway MFT Suite (SecureTransport, CFT, B2Bi, API Gateway). The role focuses on translating business and integration requirements into robust technical designs and implementing them in alignment with enterprise security and compliance standards
Key Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities : Key Responsibilities 1. Design & Architecture • Design end-to-end MFT solutions using Axway SecureTransport, CFT, or B2Bi • Define file transfer workflows, protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2), and routing logic • Develop high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architecture • Create capacity planning and performance design models • Define security architecture (encryption, certificates, SSH keys, PGP) ________________________________________ 2. Build & Configuration • Install and configure Axway SecureTransport / CFT / B2Bi gateways • Configure: o Endpoints (partners, internal systems) o Virtual folders, mailbox routing o Transfer policies and scheduling • Implement automated workflows and file processing rules • Configure protocol adapters (SFTP, HTTPS, AS2, PeSIT) • Set up user authentication and authorization (LDAP/AD integration) ________________________________________ 3. Security & Compliance Implementation • Implement SSL/TLS certificates, SSH keys, PGP encryption/decryption • Configure audit logging, non-repudiation (for B2B/AS2 transfers) • Ensure compliance with: o Banking/financial regulations (if applicable) o GDPR / data protection standards • Conduct secure configuration baseline setup ________________________________________ 4. Integration & Automation • Integrate Axway MFT with: o Core banking systems / enterprise applications o Middleware (ESB, API Gateway, MQ, Kafka) • Develop scripts (Shell, Python) for: o Automation of transfers o File validation and transformation • Enable event-driven file transfer workflows ________________________________________ 5. Testing & Validation • Perform: o Unit testing of file transfer flows o Connectivity testing (partner endpoints) o Performance and volume testing • Validate failover and DR scenarios • Ensure end-to-end data integrity ________________________________________ 6. Documentation • Prepare: o Solution Design Document (SDD) o Low-Level Design (LLD) o Configuration and runbooks • Document: o Transfer workflows o Security configurations o Integration points ________________________________________ 7. Collaboration • Work with: o Business analysts for requirements clarification o Infrastructure teams for servers/network setup o Security teams for audit and compliance • Coordinate with partner onboarding teams ________________________________________
Skill Requirements
Skill Requirement : Required Skills & Expertise Technical Skills • Strong experience with: o Axway SecureTransport / CFT / B2Bi • File transfer protocols: o SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2, PeSIT • Security: o SSL/TLS, SSH, PGP encryption • OS: o Linux/Unix administration • Scripting: o Shell / Python
Other Requirements
Other Requirement : Integration Skills • Experience with: o API integrations o Message queues (MQ/Kafka) o Enterprise middleware ________________________________________ Design Expertise • Solution architecture & design patterns • High availability and disaster recovery • Performance tuning ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Banking / Financial Services (ING-like environment) • Knowledge of ITIL processes • Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipelines • Certifications in Axway or MFT tools ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Banking / Financial Services (ING-like environment) • Knowledge of ITIL processes • Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipelines • Certifications in Axway or MFT tools ________________________________________
Job Description : Key Deliverables (Design & Build Phase)\\\\r\\\\n• High-Level Design (HLD)\\\\r\\\\n• Low-Level Design (LLD)\\\\r\\\\n• Configured Axway MFT environment\\\\r\\\\n• Secure file transfer workflows\\\\r\\\\n• Integration setup with applications\\\\r\\\\n• Tested & validated MFT solution\\\\r\\\\n• Deployment-ready system\\\\r\\\\n________________________________________\\\\r\\\\n Success Criteria\\\\r\\\\n• Secure and compliant file transfer implementation\\\\r\\\\n• High system availability (>99.9%)\\\\r\\\\n• Zero data loss and validated transfer integrity\\\\r\\\\n• Seamless partner onboarding\\\\r\\\\n• Performance meets business SLAs\\\\r\\\\n________________________________________\\\\r\\\\n Optional Value Add (Based on your role)\\\\r\\\\nGiven your involvement in platform transitions & enterprise projects, you may also include:\\\\r\\\\n• Migration from legacy FTP to Axway MFT\\\\r\\\\n• Vulnerability remediation (TLS hardening, cipher upgrades)\\\\r\\\\n• Cloud deployment (OpenShift / Kubernetes-based Axway setups)\\\\r\\\\n________________________________________\\\\r\\\\n