Senior Specialist -Integration

Hubstaff; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking an experienced integration manager to oversee payroll system integrations. This role requires strong expertise in API technologies and involves managing business requirements, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of experience in payroll, HCM, and WFM integrations. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll, HCM, and WFM integrations.
• Strong expertise in API technologies (REST, SOAP).
• Proven track record in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Manage integration activities related to various systems and ensure seamless execution.
• Gather and analyze business requirements for integrations.
• Conduct system integration and scenario-based testing.

Skills

REST API technologies

SOAP API technologies

Java

Kotlin

PHP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Job description

This client-facing role is responsible for :

• Managing implementation and support activities related to inbound and outbound integrations between Mercans global payroll software, HR Blizz (HRB), and third-party applications.
• Ensuring seamless integration with Human Capital Management (HCM), Workforce Management (WFM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), banking, and other ancillary software solutions.
• Gathering and analyzing business requirements for inbound integrations from source systems to HRB and outbound integrations from HRB to target systems.
• Supporting troubleshooting, documentation, and quality assurance efforts.
• Managing project plans, timelines, and deliverables related to integration implementations.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful integration execution.
• Coordinating integration configuration activities with other workstreams, including product and report configuration teams, to ensure seamless system setup.
• Supporting the business development team with integration-related workshops and questions, showcasing the companys integration capabilities.
• Integration Management :
• Lead the integration workstream within payroll implementation projects, overseeing the entire end-to-end lifecycle of HRB system integrations with client-specific applications.
• Configure and manage inbound and outbound integrations between HRB and third-party applications.
• Ensure that business requirements for integrations are accurately gathered, documented, and implemented.
• Client Requirement Analysis
• Analyze clients existing payroll processes and systems to define necessary integrations, including HCM, WFM, and ERP.
• Research, gather, and synthesize integration-related information to develop appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define the data flow, transformation rules, and system dependencies for inbound and outbound interfaces.
• Project Documentation & Planning
• Develop project documentation, including integration project plans, risk matrices, and dependency analysis.
• Document client business requirements and ensure alignment with integration solutions.
• Create and maintain HRB integration mapping documents for both inbound and outbound interfaces.
• Manage project scope, risks, and issue resolution processes to keep integration projects on track.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for integration-related discussions with clients and internal teams.
• Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and collaboration between technical teams, project managers, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure that integration-related expectations, timelines, and requirements are effectively communicated and met.
• Collaborate with product and report configuration teams to ensure smooth coordination across all workstreams.
• Support business development efforts by conducting workshops and presentations on integration capabilities.
• Testing & Quality Assurance
• Conduct system integration and scenario-based testing of inbound and outbound integrations.
• Document all testing results and ensure successful execution.
• Perform integration testing during HRB product upgrades and ensure a smooth transition.
• Integration Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Monitor integrations to ensure they execute without errors.
• Troubleshoot integration errors by analyzing logs and resolving issues.
• Identify root causes of recurring errors and implement long-term improvements.
• Maintain and update the HRB integration catalog.
• Compliance & Statutory Integrations
• When required, analyze and document integrations with local statutory authorities (e.g., social security, tax, etc.).
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll, HCM, and WFM integrations (experience in at least one of these areas is required).
• Strong expertise in REST and SOAP API technologies.
• Experience with Java, Kotlin, or PHP development.
• Proven track record in a client-facing role.
• Hands-on experience in business requirements gathering, system analysis, project planning, and documentation.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and ensuring cross-functional alignment in integration projects.