Integration Architect

Randstad NV; Majadahonda; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad NV is seeking an experienced Integration Architect/Lead to bridge business and technical teams. You will own end-to-end integration initiatives, design robust patterns in Azure and SAP, and lead testing before production.

The role emphasizes hands-on design and cross-functional alignment rather than pure coding or management. The ideal candidate brings 8–10+ years in enterprise IT, deep Azure experience, and solid knowledge of SAP ERP integration.

Qualifications

• Senior IT professional with 8–10+ years in enterprise IT or middleware integration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure integration services and SAP ERP.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into robust integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end integration patterns across Azure, SAP and in-house apps.
• Define interfaces, data contracts, mappings and error handling.
• Perform technical and functional endpoint testing before go-live.
• Coordinate implementation with internal teams and external partners.
• Troubleshoot distributed integration failures across systems.
• Explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Azure Logic Apps

Azure API Management

Azure Service Bus

REST APIs

Data Contracts

API Testing

SAP ERP

Data Mapping

Troubleshooting

English Fluency

Tools

Bruno

Postman

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Integration Architect / Integration Lead to act as the primary operational bridge between non-technical business stakeholders, application owners, and technical delivery teams. In this role, you will take end-to-end technical ownership of integration initiatives: clarifying business requirements, designing practical integration patterns (primarily in Microsoft Azure and enterprise systems like SAP), performing functional and API testing, and resolving production incidents.

Please note: This is not a hands-off, theoretical architecture role, nor is it a pure daily coding position. No direct team management is required. We are looking for an experienced professional with a solid technical background who enjoys hands-on solution design, technical validation, and cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requests and translate them into robust, secure, and maintainable end-to-end integration designs across Azure, SAP, and in-house applications.
• Define interface specifications, data contracts (JSON/XML), data mappings, error handling procedures, and integration patterns (REST APIs, asynchronous messaging, queues, topics).
• Perform technical and functional endpoint testing using tools such as Bruno, Postman, or similar suites prior to production go-live.
• Coordinate implementation activities with internal development squads and external partners without requiring formal hierarchical authority.
• Investigate and troubleshoot distributed integration failures and production incidents across system boundaries.
• Act as the trusted technical advisor for non-technical business teams, explaining integration concepts clearly and challenging unnecessary technical complexity constructively.

Key Requirements (Must-Have):

• Senior Professional Background: ~8 to 10+ years of relevant experience in enterprise IT, systems integration, middleware, or cloud solution consulting.
• Azure Integration Stack (~60% focus): Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure integration services, specifically Azure Logic Apps, Azure API Management (APIM), and Azure Service Bus.
• Enterprise Integration Patterns: Deep understanding of REST APIs, data contracts, JSON/XML, synchronous vs. asynchronous integration, messaging queues, topics, and publish/subscribe mechanisms.
• Hands-on API Testing & Data Mapping: Practical experience with API testing tools (Bruno, Postman, or equivalent), data transformations, field mappings, and error-handling strategies.
• ERP Awareness (~40% focus): Practical familiarity with enterprise ERP landscapes, particularly SAP (e.g., S/4HANA or ECC), understanding how transactional business data moves across core modules.
• Structured Troubleshooting: Demonstrated ability to trace distributed transactions, inspect logs, and isolate root causes across multi-system landscapes.
• Communication & Languages: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Fluent professional English is required.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with enterprise applications such as IFS Cloud, FSM, or CRM platforms.
• Exposure to B2B/EDI protocols and standards (EDIFACT, AS2, X12).
• Familiarity with complementary Azure services (Azure Functions, Event Hubs, Azure Data Factory, Entra ID).
• Basic knowledge of scripting, querying, or automation (C#/.NET, Python, SQL, Terraform, or Azure Bicep).
• Working knowledge of Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD concepts.
• German language skills.
• Microsoft Azure Certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-204, or legacy credentials).

What We Offer:

• Prime Location: Modern and spacious offices located in Gran Vía, in central Madrid.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model (Home Office) combined with flexible working schedules.
• International Environment: A collaborative, diverse team representing over 20 nationalities.
• High-Impact Projects: Key involvement in mission-critical logistics and warehouse automation solutions deployed across global supply chains.