Integration Expert (Team Lead)

Migrate; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Integration Expert (Team Lead) to oversee the migration to a robust middleware architecture. This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical expertise in API Management and BizTalk, focusing on designing scalable integrations across the IT ecosystem. The ideal candidate will lead a team, drive integration strategy, and ensure compliance with security standards while managing APIs effectively.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with SoftwareAG WebMethod and BizTalk.
• Strong coding experience in C#, JavaScript, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers.
• Drive migration to SoftwareAG WebMethod.
• Manage Azure API Management for security and efficiency.

Skills

API Management

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SoftwareAG WebMethod

Microsoft BizTalk Server

SQL Server

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Department: IT / Integration & Architecture

About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Integration Expert (Team Lead) to lead our Integration Squad in driving the migration to a robust middleware architecture using SoftwareAG WebMethod. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise in API Management, BizTalk, and enterprise integration practices. You'll be at the forefront of designing scalable, secure, and high-performing integrations across our IT ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of integration engineers.
• Define team goals, manage project timelines, and monitor delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, infrastructure, and security teams.
  
  

Integration Strategy & Middleware Transformation

• Drive the migration from BizTalk and custom-built integrations to SoftwareAG WebMethod.
• Architect centralized, scalable middleware solutions.
• Define integration governance, standardization, and best practices.
  
  

API & Middleware Management

• Manage Azure API Management (APIM) and SoftwareAG API Gateway for security and efficiency.
• Design and manage RESTful & SOAP APIs across the organization.
• Oversee full API lifecycle including versioning, monitoring, and performance optimization.
  
  

Development & Troubleshooting

• Lead development, debugging, and optimization of integration components.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless data flow between systems.
• Ensure reliability and performance across integration services.
  
  

Security, Compliance & Monitoring

• Implement secure protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SAML) for API authentication.
• Set up logging, alerts, and monitoring tools to proactively resolve integration issues.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and policies.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• 8+ years of experience working with SoftwareAG WebMethod, Integration Server, API Gateway, Universal Messaging.
• Strong experience in Microsoft BizTalk Server, including orchestrations, schemas, and pipelines.
  
  

Technical Proficiency

• Expert in APIM, microservices, event-driven architecture, and ESB solutions.
• Deep understanding of API development, REST, SOAP, GraphQL, XML/XSLT.
• Skilled with integration messaging protocols (JMS, MQTT, AMQP).
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
• Strong coding experience in C#, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience with workflow automation, BPM, and scripting (PowerShell/Bash).
• Integration testing and troubleshooting of BizTalk-based systems.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to multitask and lead projects independently.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management).
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines using Azure or similar tools.
• Certifications in SoftwareAG WebMethod, Azure APIM, or Integration Architecture.
• Experience with enterprise-wide integration transformations.
• Exposure to AI/ML automation in integration workflows.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and JIRA/Confluence tools.