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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integration Engineer - **Company:** The University of Northampton - **Location:** United Kingdom - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Mapping, Data Security, Dataspaces, Data Structures, Linux, DevOps, Middleware, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Key Management, Queueing Systems, Standard Sql, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Datadog, Azure Data Factory, Boomi, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Software Version Control, Api Management - **Published:** November 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.northampton.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.view_blob?p_web_site_id=4207&p_web_page_id=622803&p_type=JOBDOC&p_id=589687 ## About the Role 1 Educated to Degree level or relevant experience demonstrating Essential Application competence and progression in similar IT related posts., 2 Boomi Professional Developer, Associate Developer, Integration Desirable Application Architect or equivalent current Boomi certification. 3 Relevant certification in Azure, integration architecture, DevOps Desirable Application or information security. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Significant hands-on experience designing, developing, testing Application 4 and supporting enterprise integrations using Boomi Essential AtomSphere / Boomi Enterprise Platform. Interview Experience developing secure integrations using APIs, web services, databases, files and enterprise connectors, with an Application 5 excellent understanding of API-led, event-driven, batch, Essential Interview synchronous, asynchronous and hybrid patterns. Experience of data mapping, transformation, validation, exception handling, reconciliation and secure data transfer Application 6 across diverse enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, Student Essential Interview Record Systems, HR, finance or identity platforms. Experience administering and supporting Boomi environments, Application 7 deployments, schedules, process execution, security and Essential application-level runtime operations. Interview, Understanding of Linux-hosted integration runtimes, clustered Application 8 or high-availability services, networking and operational Desirable monitoring. Interview Experience applying DevOps, Git/version control, CI/CD, Application 9 automated testing and controlled release practices to Essential integration development. Interview Excellent working knowledge of SQL, data structures, JSON, XML, Application 10 schemas and interface contracts. Essential Interview Experience collaborating with data engineering teams and Application 11 supporting ingestion to Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services or Desirable an equivalent modern data platform. Interview Excellent understanding of data governance, information Application 12 security, identity and access management, secrets management Essential and GDPR. Interview Experience producing technical designs, interface specifications, Application 13 lineage and dependency records, operational runbooks, Desirable support documentation and handover materials. Interview Ability to provide technical leadership, set standards, conduct Application 14 peer reviews, share knowledge and guide colleagues involved in Desirable integration delivery. Interview Experience of API management, message queues, event Application 15 streaming, OpenTelemetry, enterprise observability tooling or Desirable scripting used to extend and automate integrations. Interview, Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to Application 17 engage, influence and collaborate with technical and non- Essential technical stakeholders. Interview, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to Application 18 diagnose complex end-to-end integration issues. Essential Interview Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands Application 19 and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Essential Interview Ability to work in an agile manner and participate in planned Application 20 out-of-hours release or incident support where required Essential Interview Attention to detail, commitment to continuous learning and a Application 21 logical, methodical approach to design, testing, documentation Essential and operational support. Interview Ability to adhere to the University's Equality Policy and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and Application 22 commitment to the University's values of inclusivity, trust, Essential Interview sustainability and aspiration. ## Description The Integration Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, support and continuous improvement of the University's enterprise integration services. The postholder will provide specialist technical expertise in Boomi integration development, API management and middleware technologies, ensuring the secure, reliable and efficient exchange of data between the University's business, academic and data platforms. The post will lead the development and support of integration solutions across a complex application landscape, establishing technical standards, development practices and reusable integration components that promote consistency, resilience and operational excellence. Working closely with application teams, data engineering, infrastructure, security and project stakeholders, the postholder will deliver integration services that support institutional objectives, digital transformation initiatives and data-driven decision-making. The Integration Engineer will be responsible for the operational administration, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Boomi platform, ensuring integrations remain secure, compliant, supportable and aligned with University policies and industry best practice. The postholder will also contribute to integration architecture, service strategy and technical roadmaps, providing expert advice and assurance for both internally developed and supplier-delivered integrations. The post requires a proactive and collaborative approach, with responsibility for promoting best practice in integration engineering, supporting knowledge sharing across teams, and identifying opportunities to improve service quality, automation, standards and platform capability across the University's digital and data ecosystem. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Lead the University's enterprise integration capability, defining standards, governance, reusable patterns and development practices. * Provide expert integration architecture and technical design advice, supporting solution assurance and strategic planning. * Design, develop, test, deploy and support secure integrations, APIs and reusable services across the University's application and data landscape. * Collaborate with application, data and project teams to define integration requirements, data mappings, interfaces and dependencies. * Administer and optimise the Boomi platform and integration services, ensuring availability, performance, resilience and supportability. * Manage integration incidents, problems, releases and changes, driving root-cause analysis and service improvement. * Implement secure-by-design, DevOps and CI/CD practices, ensuring compliance with, * Maintain operational readiness through effective documentation, monitoring, data-quality controls, business continuity and disaster-recovery arrangements. * Manage relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners to ensure integration solutions are secure, supportable and aligned with business needs. * Drive continuous improvement, automation, knowledge sharing and technical excellence across integration services., * To continuously develop both technical and personal skills required for the post and assist with development of other junior staff. * To contribute to 1-2-1's and Team Meetings. * To demonstrate accountability and leadership with reference to project work, incidents and problems. * Responsible and accountable for ensuring all employment legislative requirements are adhered to including equality, diversity and health and safety issues. * Responsible for all activities and actions are in accordance with departmental standards, process and procedures. * The post holder will be expected to undertake other responsibilities and tasks as reasonably requested by the Academic Systems Manager. * The job description may be altered at any time in the future in line with the level of the post to meet changing institutional requirements, but only in full consultation with the post holder.