Integration Architect

Integration Architect to design and oversee the seamless assembly of off-the-shelf (COTS) components into a unified NATO C2 platform for NATO air and missile defense systems. This broad role encompasses designing architectures, data flows, APIs, and middleware to achieve full interoperability in dev, test, and operational environments. We welcome professionals from adjacent areas including cloud integration in commercial sectors, IoT systems in manufacturing, software integration in fintech, or government IT modernization, where expertise in connecting disparate mission critical systems is key. Responsibilities span the system engineering and experimentation lifecycle, including planning, implementation, and testing in labs, during exercises, and in simulated battle scenarios. Applicable standards include MIL-STD and NATO STANAG., * Designing and documenting basic integration patterns and interfaces using tools like Postman and Apache Camel.

• Supporting data mapping, schema definitions, and API specifications.
• Participating in initial integration testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Contributing to troubleshooting compatibility issues under supervision.
• Helping maintain integration artifacts in repositories such as Git.
• Collaborating on basic interoperability assessments for multi-component configurations.

Mid Level (Building on Junior):

• Developing and detailing integration architectures and microservices environments.
• Creating comprehensive roadmaps for component interoperability aligned with NATO's operational requirements.
• Leading integration efforts in development and test environments, including configuring API gateways.
• Analyzing performance metrics and scalability needs, and resolving complex interoperability challenges.
• Collaborating on CI/CD pipelines to enable integration automation.
• Facilitating reviews with stakeholders to ensure alignment with system objectives.

Senior Level (Building on Mid):

• Architecting resilient system-of-systems integrations compliant with advanced standards such as STANAG 4559 and DoD protocols.
• Overseeing fault-tolerance, security integration, and scalability designs for high-stakes defense applications.
• Directing cross-functional teams in battle labs and operational exercises.
• Providing specialized expertise on emerging integration technologies (e.g., event-driven architectures, Kafka).
• Adapting integration strategies from adjacent fields such as commercial cloud services to defense contexts.
• Mentoring teams on best practices for sustainable integration governance and continuous optimization.

Do you have experience in Talend?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field;

• NATO Nation citizenship and National security clearance (active clearance preferred).

Junior Level:

• 3 years of experience in system integration, software development, or IT architecture;
• basic certifications like AWS Certified Developer Associate or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.

Mid Level (Building on Junior):

• 5 years, including experience in defense, aerospace, or enterprise integration projects;
• TOGAF Certified or Certified Integration Architect;
• knowledge of NATO or DoD integration standards.

Senior Level (Building on Mid):

• 7+ years in aerospace/defense or complex integrations;
• Certified SOA Architect or equivalent;
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or IT.

Desirable:

• Experience in adjacent missions like IoT or fintech integration;
• Additional certifications such as MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect;
• Proficiency in tools like Talend or Informatica;
• Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes);
• International experience or language skills;
• Advanced skills in SOA/ESB architectures and microservices;
• Expert skills in complex system-of-systems design with responsibility to develop integration roadmaps and troubleshooting of interoperability issues;
• Multilingual skills (e.g., French, German) for NATO collaboration.