Integration Architect

Vector Synergy
Brussel, Belgium
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
French, German

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Systems Engineering Microsoft Azure Data Mapping Software Debugging Middleware Fault Tolerance Interoperability Service-Oriented Architecture Software Engineering Data Streaming
+20 more
Systems Integration Talend Openapi Postman Apache Camel IT Architecture Git Togaf Event Driven Architecture Containerization Integration Tests Kubernetes Information Technology Performance Monitor Enterprise Integration Apache Kafka Api Gateway Docker Mulesoft Microservices

Job description

M ultilingual skills (e.g., French, German) for NATO collaboration.

VECTOR SYNERGY sp. z o.o., ul. Marcelińska 90, 60-324 Poznań, NIP PL , REGON , KRS:

Location

The Hague / Brussels

Security Clearance

NATO Secret

Deadline For Application

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Role Summary

Integration Architect to design and oversee the seamless assembly of off-the-shelf (COTS) components into a unified NATO C2 platform for air and missile defense systems. This role includes designing architectures, data flows, APIs, and middleware to achieve full interoperability in development, testing, and operational environments.

Responsibilities

Junior Level

  • 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.

Education, Certifications, And Qualifications

Required (All Levels)

  • 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 interoperability issues.
  • Multilingual skills (e.g., French, German) for NATO collaboration.

Contact Information

VECTOR SYNERGY sp. z o.o., ul. Marcelińska 90, 60-324 Poznań NIP PL , REGON , KRS TEL +48 , FAX +48 Website: Email:

Rejestr Przedsiębiorców KRS prowadzony przez Sąd Rejonowy Poznań - Nowe Miasto i Wilda w Poznaniu, VIII Wydział Gospodarczy KRS, kapitał zakładowy wynosi: 73.852,80 złotych wpłacony w całości.

Requirements

  • 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 interoperability issues.
  • Multilingual skills (e.g., French, German) for NATO collaboration.

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