Role: WebMethods Migration Lead – Cloud Carve-Out - (Onsite, Client-Facing)
Location: Raritan, NJ – Onsite
Job type: Full Time
Job Description:
Client Context
This role supports a strategic separation initiative within Client, involving migration of integration platforms from on-premise environments to a dedicated AWS cloud for DePuy Synthes. The program includes system disentanglement, data separation, and platform modernization.
Role Overview
We are seeking a webMethods Migration Lead to drive a complex on-prem → AWS migration as part of a business carve-out. This role requires deep webMethods expertise, strong cloud migration experience, and exceptional ability to engage with Director-level stakeholders onsite.
You will act as the single-threaded owner across technology, delivery, and client engagement, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal business disruption.
Key Responsibilities
1. Migration & Carve-Out Strategy
- Define and execute end-to-end migration strategy from on-prem webMethods to AWS cloud.
- Lead application and interface inventory analysis, identifying:
- Shared vs dedicated systems
- Interdependencies across J&J and DePuy Synthes environments
- Drive data separation and cleanup strategy (critical for Day 1 readiness).
- Define approach for decoupling shared integrations and ensuring business continuity.
2. Technical Leadership (Hands-on + Architectural)
Provide hands-on guidance on:
- webMethods Integration Server, Universal Messaging, MWS
- Migration patterns (rehost, replatform, refactor)
- Architect target-state integration landscape (API-led, microservices where applicable).
- Enable cloud-native deployment on AWS (containers, automation, scalability).
- Ensure security, compliance, and audit readiness in a regulated environment.
3. Program & Delivery Ownership
- Own delivery across multiple workstreams:
- Migration
- Data separation
- Environment setup
- Testing & cutover
- Define and manage cutover strategy, rollback plans, and risk mitigation.
- (Establish governance cadence (status reporting, RAID logs, exec updates).
4. Stakeholder Engagement (Critical Success Factor)
- Act as the primary interface with client Director and service owners onsite.
- Build strong working relationships across teams within JnJ and Depuy Synthes
- Translate technical complexities into clear business decisions and trade-offs.
- Drive alignment across business, infrastructure, security, and integration teams.
5. People Leadership & CoordinatioN
- Lead distributed teams (onshore/offshore, multi-vendor).
- Ensure tight coordination across dependent systems and teams.
- Mentor team members and ensure delivery quality.
Required Skills & Experience:
Technical Expertise
- 10 to 15+ years in integration, with deep expertise in webMethods:
- Integration Server, Universal Messaging, Designer, MWS
- Proven experience in:
- On-prem to AWS cloud migrations
- Platform carve-outs / divestitures / separation programs
- Strong understanding of:
- API-led integration, microservices
- Middleware decoupling strategies
- Experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, networking, security, IAM).
Program & Stakeholder Management
- Experience working directly with Director-level stakeholders in large enterprises.
- Strong track record of leading complex, multi-system transformation programs.
- Ability to handle ambiguity, incomplete documentation, and legacy complexity.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional communication and executive presence.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with ownership.
- Ability to bridge technical teams and business stakeholders seamlessly.
Nice to Have
- Experience in pharma/medical devices domain.
- Familiarity with regulated environments (GxP, audit controls).
- Exposure to tools like SAP, Salesforce, or event streaming platforms.
Regards,
Jagannath Gaddam
jagannath.gaddam@quantumIntegrators.com
