Director-Enterprise Integration Architect

Job Title : Director- Enterprise Integration Architect

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Introduction To Role

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of enterprise integration at AstraZeneca As a Director- Enterprise Integration Architect, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative API products and technologies. Our Global Enterprise Architect (GEA) Team is dedicated to driving innovation across AstraZeneca's integration landscape, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet business needs. You'll have the opportunity to lead on enterprise-level data architecture, ensuring alignment with AI platforms and fostering a culture of thought leadership and collaboration.

Accountabilities

Enterprise Integration Architecture Accountabilities :

• Design and develop scalable API solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts.
• Set procedures, guidelines, and standards for API development.
• Ensure APIs are secure, efficient, and easy to use.
• Solve and resolve API performance issues.
• Maintain and update API documentation.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to development teams.
• Monitor API usage and performance metrics.
• Implement API versioning and lifecycle management.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment.
• Participate in architectural discussions and decisions.
• Develop and maintain API testing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Optimize API performance and scalability.
• Manage API gateways and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and partners.
• Develop and implement API security measures.
• Create and maintain API usage policies.
• Thought leadership. Be change agents to help the organization adopt a good practice and standard in API Gateway-driven mindset. Take a pragmatic approach to the limitations and risks of API, Integration, and project a realistic picture in front of IT executives who provide overall digital thought leadership.
• Collaborative mindset. To ensure that Integration / API platforms deliver both business and technical requirements, seek to collaborate effectively with data scientists, data engineers, data analysts, ML engineers, other architects, business unit leaders and CxOs (technical and nontechnical personnel), and harmonize the relationships among them.

EAIA / IT Aligned Accountabilities

Essential Skills / Experience

Desirable Skills / Experience

Experience with performance tuning and optimization.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the potential to influence change across our technology ecosystem. Our architects connect the dots across diverse business areas to enhance agility and functionality. With a view, we align emerging trends with business ambitions to deliver impactful solutions. Here, you'll have the freedom to explore innovative technologies that support our strategic goals. Your contributions will ultimately benefit patients worldwide as we strive for excellence in delivering life-changing medicines.

Ready to make an impact Apply now to join our team as a Director- Enterprise Integration Architect!

Date Posted

03-Nov-2025

Closing Date

13-Nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Skills Required

Api Development, Data Architecture