Integration Architect

Our client teams operate globally from offices in the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. With diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, and faster. Their clients adapt and transform, and together they achieve enduring results.

Working with clients in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. The Integration Architect will join the business at a period of huge growth.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect Integration Solutions: Design, implement, and optimise end-to-end integration solutions that ensure efficient data exchange and process orchestration across various systems, applications, and platforms.
• Middleware and Integration Platforms: Select and implement integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Integration Services) to facilitate seamless communication between on-premises and cloud-based systems.
• API Design and Management: Develop and manage APIs and microservices architectures to enable scalable and secure integrations between internal systems, partners, and third-party applications.
• System Interoperability: Ensure seamless communication between systems by using industry-standard integration methods such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, messaging queues, and enterprise service buses (ESB).
• Data Integration and Transformation: Ensure data consistency and accuracy across systems through effective data mapping, transformation, and synchronisation, using technologies such as ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Integration Strategy and Governance: Define the integration strategy, standards, and best practices for clients, ensuring that integrations are secure, scalable, and cost-effective while meeting business requirements.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with business leaders, development teams, and IT teams to understand integration needs, document requirements, and deliver solutions that align with organisational goals.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices in all integration solutions, ensuring that data is protected and that integrations comply with relevant regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and other industry standards.
• Documentation and Training: Document integration architectures, workflows, and processes for future reference, and provide training and guidance to development teams and end-users as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in integration architecture, system design, or software architecture, with a focus on enterprise systems integration.
• Proven experience with integration platforms like MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Integration Services, IBM Integration Bus, or similar.
• Strong background in API design and management, with experience in REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and related technologies.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with middleware technologies, message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) architectures.
• Proficiency in integration patterns, such as publish/subscribe, message queuing, event-driven architectures, and orchestration/choreography patterns.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud integration strategies.
• Knowledge of data formats and standards such as XML, JSON, and EDIFACT, as well as experience with ETL processes.
• Familiarity with microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to design effective, scalable, and secure integration solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Additional information

Check out some of the extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family

• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days

• Generous company pension scheme

• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Company share ownership

• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

Hybrid (2 days in the office)

15% bonus and £6k Travel allowance and excellent benefits