Integration Architect

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Integration Architect to design and govern an advanced integration landscape. You will lead the enterprise integration strategy, focusing on API-first, microservices, and event-driven architectures. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of IT experience with a strong background in Azure Integration Services and DevOps practices. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for digital transformation and scalability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience, specifically in integration architecture.
• Proven expertise in API-first and event-driven integration.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise integration strategy focusing on API-first and microservices-based architectures.
• Architect end-to-end integrations across various platforms.
• Mentor development teams in API design and DevOps practices.

Skills

API-first integration

Event-driven architectures

Microservices

Azure Integration Services

DevOps practices

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking Integration Architect to design and govern the next-generation integration landscape for our enterprise. This role goes beyond traditional middleware — it is about building API-driven, event-enabled and cloud-native integration frameworks that enable seamless connectivity, real-time insights, and digital transformation at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise integration strategy, focusing on API-first, microservices-based and event-driven architectures.
• Develop and maintain integration reference architectures for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies such as iPaaS, API marketplaces, AI / ML-enabled integrations.
• Architect end-to-end integrations across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and external ecosystems.
• Implement API Management platforms (Azure API Management, MuleSoft, Apigee, Boomi, etc.) and establish developer portals.
• Enable real-time data exchange through event streaming platforms (Kafka, Azure Event Hub, Confluent).
• Govern integration delivery to ensure reliability, resilience and scalability.
• Define integration patterns, standards and reusable frameworks.
• Ensure security, compliance, and observability across all integrations (OAuth2.0, JWT, SAML, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Establish monitoring, logging, and performance frameworks for mission-critical integrations.
• Partner with enterprise architects, domain architects, and engineering leaders to align integration with enterprise strategy.
• Mentor development teams in API design, event-driven models, DevOps practices for integrations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on integration’s role in enabling digital agility.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of IT experience, with experience in integration architecture.
• Proven expertise in API-first and event-driven integration across cloud and on-prem ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with integration platforms: Azure Integration Services.
• Strong background in microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of real-time data streaming and integration with modern data platforms.
• Experience in security and compliance frameworks for integration.
• Experience in cloud-native, multi-cloud and hybrid integration environments.
• Exposure to AI / ML-driven integration tools and automation accelerators.

Additional

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level • Employment type: Full-time