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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Integration Architect - **Company:** Brooks Running - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Application Integration Architecture, Systems Engineering, Business Process Management, Software Documentation, Data Integration, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Middleware, Microsoft SQL Server, Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Infor, Servicenow, Microservices - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-brooks-running-950729953010811/ ## About the Role + 4-year degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience. + 10+ years' experience working with integration middleware including web services. + Ability to translate/transform business requirements into solution architecture alternatives. + Experience building current-state to target plans that detail all functions, components, applications, data and information. + Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). + Experience with electronic data interchange (EDI). + Experience working with a cloud-based infrastructure hosting solution. + Experience programming in Java, XML, and SQL. + Experience with Infor MEC and ION (integration technologies used by the Infor M3 ERP) desirable. Willingness to learn required. + Proven knowledge and experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. + Experience in technology project management. + Experience with business process management / optimization a plus. + Excellent technical documentation skills. + Solid customer interaction skills and the ability to understand and document customer needs from a business solutions perspective. + Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills. + Solid oral and written communication skills. + Highly motivated; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment with aggressive project timeframes. + Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. + Ability to independently conduct and practically apply research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, products as required. + Ability to summarize complex technical and business issues to ensure understanding by a broad variety of audiences with varying degrees of technical acumen. + Be comfortable accepting feedback, positive and constructive. + Be driven by time constraints and a personal commitment to quality. + Flexibility to work additional hours, as needed, to address service outages or complete projects tasks to meet deadlines. + A passion for maintaining an active healthy lifestyle. Reports to: VP, Global Information Technology ## Description + Plan, coordinate, architect, and supervise all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, data, and third-party solutions as required to meet Brooks' business requirements. + Maintain in-depth knowledge of company's global strategic business plans and apply technologies in support of these plans + Develop a working knowledge of integration technologies currently in use at Brooks including Microservices, Infor MEC, Infor ION, and Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). + Monitor the industry for technologies that may be applicable in the future. Assess new integration technologies and tools to fulfill unmet needs. + Develop and maintain an application integration architecture blueprint for Brooks using a holistic integration approach focused on reducing tactical/one-off solutions. + Identify the application and data integrations patterns that need to be supported, and specify the preferred technology solutions for them. Document logical components, physical systems, and data flows. + Champion the architectural competency at Brooks. + Own the definition of integration standards, principles, policies and the escalation process for proposed exceptions. Influence decision-makers to adopt integration strategy and standards. + Develop strong working relationships with all IT staff to be able to assist and receive assistance in meeting critical and often urgent deadlines. + Work with stakeholders to identify detailed implementation plans and set appropriate and realistic timelines for system integration projects and work efforts. + Work closely with vendors providing outsourced services to design solutions and resolve problems. + Maintain system documentation for all integration activities including business purpose, technology used, frequency, alert monitoring activities, and problem resolution steps. + Track and report integration failures providing root cause analysis to assist with ongoing process optimization. + Research, diagnose and resolve complex technology problems. + Communicate with clarity and appropriate frequency about progress on troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis. + Work with IT engineering teams on recommendations for maintaining and improving system and network performance, capacity and availability during analysis, design, implementation, system backup and archiving activities. + Ensure that proper security functions are adhered to in the appropriation of user access and decommissioning activities. + Adhere to SDLC and ITIL-based IT Service Management processes in ServiceNow for incident, change and problem management, maintaining a stable environment across dev, test and production systems. ## Related Videos - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [AI in Production: applied AI & enterprise use cases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100130-ai-in-production-applied-ai-enterprise-use-cases) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)