Integration Architect

The Senior Integration Architect is responsible for defining, designing, and delivering enterprise integration solutions that connect business applications, cloud platforms, data sources, and third-party systems. This role provides architectural leadership for integration initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with organizational technology strategies.

The successful candidate will establish integration standards, guide solution design efforts, and partner with technical and business stakeholders to implement modern cloud-based integration architectures. Strong experience with Azure Integration Services, API strategies, cloud-native technologies, and enterprise integration patterns is essential., Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and develop enterprise architecture solutions spanning cloud platforms, infrastructure, applications, and data environments.
• Convert business objectives and operational requirements into scalable technical designs and architecture roadmaps.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security, performance, compliance, and reliability standards.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, APIs, and external service integrations.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical oversight throughout project delivery lifecycles.
• Facilitate architecture governance activities and contribute to enterprise integration standards and best practices.

Integration Architecture

• Design and implement modern integration solutions utilizing cloud-native and event-driven architectures.
• Develop scalable integration frameworks supporting both internal and external business systems.
• Create and optimize real-time and batch-oriented data integration processes.
• Define integration patterns supporting APIs, messaging, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Establish standards for integration lifecycle management, monitoring, versioning, testing, and deployment strategies.

Cloud & DevOps Collaboration

• Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to implement automated deployment and CI/CD processes.
• Support infrastructure automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
• Contribute to cloud architecture strategies across Azure and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Assist in aligning technical implementation efforts with broader enterprise technology objectives.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, architects, engineers, and delivery teams.
• Mentor technical teams on integration architecture, cloud technologies, and design best practices.
• Provide guidance on solution scalability, performance optimization, and architectural decision-making.
• Participate in strategic planning and technology roadmap discussions.

Governance & Risk Management

• Conduct architectural assessments, performance reviews, and risk evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and applicable industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through technology evaluation and optimization initiatives.
• Contribute to governance frameworks supporting enterprise integration consistency and quality., * Limited travel may be required based on project and business needs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Organization is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems design, software engineering, infrastructure architecture, or integration solutions.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering cloud-based integration solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading architecture initiatives and influencing integration strategy.
• 5+ years of experience working with Azure Integration Services and/or MuleSoft platforms., * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred., Strong experience designing and supporting solutions utilizing:
• Azure API Management (APIM)
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Functions
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Event Grid
• Azure Container Apps
• Azure Data Factory

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Azure cloud architecture and services
• Hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Docker and Kubernetes technologies
• High-availability and resilient solution design

Development & Integration

• Enterprise integration patterns
• API design and management
• Microservices architecture
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• RESTful services
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• .NET, Java, and/or Python development experience

DevOps & Automation

• CI/CD pipelines
• Azure DevOps and related toolsets
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates)
• Application lifecycle management practices

Security & Compliance

• Security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001
• Data privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, PCI, and HIPAA
• Identity, access management, and cloud security best practices
• Risk assessment and governance methodologies, * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification
• MuleSoft Certified Developer
• MuleSoft Platform Architect Certification
• Additional cloud, integration, or security certifications

Additional Experience

• AI/ML integration experience
• Consulting or architecture leadership background
• Financial services or highly regulated industry experience
• Experience migrating enterprise integrations from MuleSoft to Azure-based platforms
• Experience supporting hybrid on-premises and cloud environments