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# Integration / API Architect

- **Company:** D. R. Horton
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data as a Services, Middleware, Internet Security, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Management of Software Versions, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Agentic-AI, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Cloud Integration, Api Gateway, Model Context Protocol, Api Management
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://drhorton.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2605588

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
 * 8+ years of integration architecture, API engineering, software engineering, middleware, or related experience
 * Deep knowledge of REST/GraphQL APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging, authentication/authorization, integration security, and observability
 * Experience integrating legacy enterprise applications with cloud, SaaS, data, and modern application platforms
 * Strong coding or scripting background and ability to work directly with engineering teams
 * Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership, communicate clearly, and deliver results in an evolving environment
 * Ability to build trusted relationships across the organization, balancing enterprise standards with business needs and operating realities, * Experience with JDE, Microsoft/Azure integration services, API management, Kafka/event streaming, SaaS integration, MCP (Model Context Protocol) and agent-to-system tool patterns, agent and non-human identity, or comparable technologies is preferred
 * Experience in homebuilding, real estate, construction, mortgage, title, land development, sales, purchasing, finance, customer care, or another distributed operating business is a plus
 * Experience working in a large enterprise with complex enterprise environments is preferred
 * Experience founding, incubating, or building new products, capabilities, or businesses from the ground up is a plus

## Description

* Define enterprise API, event, integration, and interface standards and reusable patterns
 * Design integrations across legacy and modern systems, SaaS platforms, data services, digital applications, and AI agents
 * Establish standards for authentication, authorization, versioning, contracts, error handling, observability, resiliency, and lifecycle management
 * Partner with application owners and engineering teams to modernize brittle point-to-point integrations and expose reusable business capabilities
 * Evaluate integration platforms, API gateways, messaging/event technologies, and vendor capabilities
 * Represent the function in cross-functional discovery, architecture, governance, operational-readiness, and continuous-improvement activities as appropriate
 * Stay current on relevant data, AI, digital, software, and industry practices and apply new capabilities when they create practical business value
 * Identify, shape, and pilot new opportunities where data, AI, and digital capabilities can create business value, operating with an owner's mindset and a bias toward building, testing, and learning quickly
 * Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner
 * Ability to travel overnight