Integration Solution Architect I

Position Overview

The Integration Solution Architect works with stakeholders to translate functional and non-functional requirements into integration interfaces and implementations. The Architect will be responsible for developing solutions for fit and scalability, while ensuring that they conform to long-term strategic priorities.

The architect will work to define the requirements, principles and models that guide technology services decisions in alignment with strategic IT and enterprise goals. Responsible for defining architecture standards, frameworks and guidelines. Directly participates in the governance process for reviewing specific solutions to assure they are properly leveraging published frameworks and standards. Works closely with other Solution Architects, Engineering teams and Development groups to advocate the value identified in integration models.

Key Responsibilities

Evolve, shape and manage the strategy, architecture, platform and standards within Integration domain.

Specify and publish standards around Integration Solution Design & Usage Development

Provide technology architectural assessments, strategies, and roadmaps for the integration domain

Takes ownership of integration architecture to solve business problems and generate maximum value for stakeholders

Lead & mentor Integration team (MSP partner) on a daily basis and through complex, multi-phased delivery projects and provide hands-on delivery guidance

Transform business requirements into scalable / manageable solution architecture and design specifications, leveraging loosely coupled integration components / microservices

Secondary Responsibilities

Partner with other functions across IT & business to ensure collaboration, consistency and quality of solutions

Provide continuous improvement and exploration of industry standards and technology

Maintain continuous personal learning and development to remain technological relevancy in current and emerging technologies.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications or related Technology streams

TOGAF 9 certification

• 10+ years of experience in the enterprise application domain
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns
• Technology : IBM API / Microsoft API / Azure API, Seeburger / EDI, Denodo
• Deep knowledge of with microservices architecture and API strategy development
• Systems, software, technologies like Azure - DevOps & Service Now
• Experience on Service / Product Lines, Agile Service Delivery or Agile Methodology
• 3rd parties’ management experience (MSPs, technology providers)

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively on technical and business issues both internally and externally
• Solid leadership skills are essential
• Proficiency in leading both physical and virtual, global and culturally diverse teams
• Comfortable with ambiguity, changing environment, capable of working independently, navigating problems, resolving conflicts and bringing solutions into the table
• Build strong interpersonal relationships and be able to persuade, negotiate and influence for meeting business objectives
• Innovative thinker - able to turn customer requirements into workable solutions
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
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