Staff Architect, Integration

The Heinz Kraft Company
Chicago, IL, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$120,800.0 - $151,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Application Integration Architecture Middleware SAP (Applications) Systems Integration SAP Business Technology Platform SAPBasis Enterprise Integration Api Design Api Management

Job description

You will lead our enterprise integration strategy, driving the shift from legacy point-to-point integrations toward a modern, API-first architecture and defines the standards, patterns, and partnerships that make that shift stick. You will influence architecture direction across platforms and programs, helping teams adopt scalable, secure, and reusable integration approaches that support long-term enterprise priorities., * Influence the evolution of enterprise integration architecture across key platforms and initiatives.

  • Coach peers and project teams on integration architecture best practices.
  • Lead the shift from custom integrations to scalable, API-based solutions.
  • Define reusable standards and guardrails that reduce complexity and speed up delivery.
  • Guide architecture decisions across SAP and non-SAP environments, balancing strategic direction with pragmatic delivery needs.
  • Partner with product, engineering, security, infrastructure, and ERP teams to promote scalable, secure, and reusable integration patterns.
  • Champion API-first thinking by educating and influencing teams across the organization.
  • Shape our strategy for API management and agentic access to core systems.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify the current integration landscape through reuse, standardization, and modern integration capabilities.
  • Share knowledge, coach peers, and strengthen architecture capability across the organization.

Requirements

  • I have years of hands-on experience with SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, Microsoft. Integration Services, ESB middleware, B2B integration, Globalscape, and APIM.
  • I have proven experience designing scalable, secure integration solutions at enterprise scale.
  • I have a track record of leading modernization from legacy integrations to API-based architecture.
  • I possess a strong understanding of integration architecture across complex enterprise environments, including SAP and non-SAP platforms.
  • I have strong communication skills and I’m able to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • I have experience with API governance and enterprise-wide architecture transformation.
  • I am familiar with emerging agentic access patterns for core systems.
  • I have a background influencing architecture direction across large, complex organizations.

Benefits & conditions

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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