Senior Integration Architect-SOA

IBM Computing; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Canada seeks an Integration Architect specializing in Hybrid Integration to design and build integrations that enable seamless communication across applications and computing platforms. You will design and deploy integration solutions, define web services, and develop standards-based, SOA-oriented architectures to support hybrid cloud and enterprise integration initiatives.

We value collaboration with teams and partners to deliver scalable, interoperable solutions that drive

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and designing integration solutions.
• Experience defining Web services within SOA and Enterprise Integration.
• Proficiency with software that enables communication between independent applications.

Responsibilities

• Design individual business functions and processes that can run independently and enable integration.
• Build and deploy integrations to enable communication between applications and computing platforms.
• Define Web services that interact with each other to form a Web service application in SOA/Enterprise Integration.
• Integrate new functions with existing applications and platforms for seamless communication.
• Develop solutions that adhere to industry standards and specifications for interoperability.

Skills

SOA design

Web services

Integration software

Enterprise integration

Industry standards

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.