Senior Datacap Engineer

6-month contract basis, with a possible extension to be permanent

Location: Remote

Engagement: Hourly allocation of approximately 16 hours per month (flexible)

Role Overview

The Senior Datacap Engineer will be responsible for the configuration, development, support, and optimisation of IBM Datacap solutions within an IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation environment. The role supports a production platform hosted on Red Hat OpenShift and integrates with FileNet and Business Automation components.

The engineer will provide specialist expertise on a part-time, remote basis, ensuring platform stability, efficient document capture processing, and adherence to security and integration standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, develop, and maintain IBM Datacap 9.1.9 applications and workflows

• Develop and enhance Datacap rules using Datacap Studio, FastDoc, and .NET (C#)

• Support and integrate Datacap with FileNet Content Engine and Business Automation Navigator

• Troubleshoot and resolve application, workflow, and performance issues

• Support Datacap deployments within Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) environments

• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to ensure system availability and scalability

• Manage database interactions with Microsoft SQL Server

• Ensure secure access and authentication through LDAP / Active Directory and IAM controls

• Provide remote production support, upgrades, and environment optimisation as required

Critical Technical Competencies

• IBM Datacap 9.1.9 (Datacap Studio, FastDoc, rule development)

• IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 25.0.0

• FileNet Content Engine 5.6.0

• Business Automation Navigator (ICN 3.1.0)

• Application Engine 25.0.0

• Business Automation Workflow (BAW 24.0.0)

• Red Hat OpenShift 4.18.30 & Kubernetes fundamentals

• Windows Server 2016 and Linux environments

• Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (DB2 exposure advantageous)

• NFS / S3-based storage

• LDAP, OAuth, IAM concepts

Experience & Skills

• 3–5 years experience in IBM Datacap engineering and support

• Strong understanding of containerised enterprise platforms

• Experience supporting production automation environments

• Ability to work independently in a remote, part-time engagement

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in government or revenue services environments

• Exposure to OpenShift-based IBM Cloud Pak implementations

• Knowledge of document capture best practices and optimisation