Systems Integration Specialist/Lead

Prestigious opportunity with a forward thinking organisation in Greater Manchester to recruit an experienced Systems Integration Specialist to play a key role in shaping their technology landscape.This is a fantastic opportunity to sit at the heart of IT strategy, designing and delivering integration architecture that enables business transformation. You'll drive system design and integration across a complex, evolving estate supporting a roadmap that includes digital platforms, cloud adoption and modernisation of legacy systems.

As our Systems Integration Specialist, you will be responsible for : -

• Designing and developing enterprise integration architecture and system designs
• Supporting delivery of the IT/IM roadmap aligned to business strategy
• Creating solution architecture artefacts to support delivery teams
• Championing best practice, governance, and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with stakeholders across IT, change, and business functions
• Influencing technical direction across a broad and evolving technology stack

If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• Proven experience in enterprise/system integration architecture
• Experience working within medium to large, complex IT environments
• Strong understanding of cloud, digital applications, and legacy integration
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman)
• Knowledge of integration and architecture patterns across:
• ERP, CRM, ESB
• Azure & cloud platforms
• Emerging technologies (AI, IoT, RPA)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities
• Strategic thinking with hands on architecture capability
• Ability to balance business needs, budget, and technical direction

Knowledge of the following is advantageous but not essential: -

• Degree in IT/STEM or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as TOGAF, Agile, PRINCE2, ITIL or similar
• Vendor certifications (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle)