Senior Integration Architect-SOA

IBM Computing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Ottawa is seeking an Integration Architect specializing in Hybrid Integration to design and build scalable integrations that connect core business applications. You will define services, deploy integrations, and ensure interoperable communication across platforms, applying SOA principles and industry standards to deliver seamless enterprise solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic consulting environment, with a focus on long-term

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles and implementation.
• Experience defining Web services in SOA & Enterprise Integration contexts.
• Proficiency with integration software enabling communication between applications.
• Strong background in enterprise integration across computing platforms.
• Ability to develop standards-based integration solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design business functions and processes for independent operation and integration.
• Build and deploy integrations enabling seamless communication between apps.
• Define Web services and specifications for data exchange and operations.
• Integrate new functions with existing applications and platforms.
• Develop standards-based solutions ensuring interoperability.

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Integration Architect specializing in Hybrid Integration, you will design and build integrations that break down everyday business applications into individual business functions and processes. You will deploy and integrate these new functions and processes to enable seamless communication between independent applications and computing platforms.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design Business Functions: Design individual business functions and processes that can run independently of applications and computing platforms, enabling integration and communication between them.
• Build and Deploy Integrations: Build and deploy integrations using software that allows independent applications to communicate with each other, utilizing a collection of standards and specifications.
• Define Web Services: Define Web services that interact with each other to form a particular Web service application in SOA and Enterprise Integration, using protocols to describe operations and data exchange.
• Integrate Applications: Integrate new functions and processes with existing applications and computing platforms, ensuring seamless communication and interaction.
• Develop Standards-Based Solutions: Develop solutions that adhere to industry standards and specifications, enabling interoperability and flexibility in integration.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Deep expertise in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA): Proven experience in designing and implementing SOA-based solutions, enabling integration and communication between independent applications and computing platforms.
• Experience with Web Services Definition: Skilled in defining Web services that interact with each other to form a particular Web service application, using protocols to describe operations and data exchange.
• Proficiency in Integration Software: Experienced in using software that enables independent applications to communicate with each other, utilizing a collection of standards and specifications.
• Strong background in Enterprise Integration: Seasoned in integrating new functions and processes with existing applications and computing platforms, ensuring seamless communication and interaction.
• Mastery of Industry Standards: Adept at developing solutions that adhere to industry standards and specifications, enabling interoperability and flexibility in integration.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Advanced SOA Knowledge: Deep understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture principles, including design and implementation of SOA-based solutions for integration and communication between independent applications and computing platforms.
• Expertise in Web Services: Experience with defining Web services that interact with each other to form a particular Web service application, using protocols to describe operations and data exchange in SOA and Enterprise Integration.
• Proficiency in Integration Tools: Skilled in using software that enables independent applications to communicate with each other, utilizing a collection of standards and specifications for seamless integration.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.