Integration Engineer

University of Northampton; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Integration Engineer at the University of Northampton will lead design, development, and support of enterprise integration services using Boomi, delivering secure APIs and reusable services.

You will collaborate with application, data, security and project teams to optimise the Boomi platform, implement CI/CD, and align with data governance and UK GDPR requirements for reliable, scalable integrations across the university.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or relevant experience demonstrating competence and progression in similar IT posts.
• Current Boomi Professional Developer, Associate Developer or Integration Architect certification (Desirable).
• Azure, integration architecture, DevOps or information security certification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead integration architecture, standards and governance across platforms.
• Develop APIs and middleware with reusable patterns.
• Administer and monitor the Boomi platform; manage incidents and changes.
• Ensure service continuity and ongoing improvements; support CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with application, data, security and project teams.

Skills

Boomi

APIs

Web services

Data mapping

SQL

JSON

XML

Interface contracts

Git

DevOps

CI/CD

Automated testing

Release management

Data governance

Information security

Identity and access management

UK GDPR

Azure

Linux runtimes

Observability

Scripting

Higher education experience

Education

Degree-level education

Boook Boomi certifications

Tools

Azure

Job description

About the job

Interview Date: Week Commencing 30 November 2026

The Integration Engineer will lead the design, development, implementation, support and continuous improvement of the University’s enterprise integration services. You will create secure, reliable integrations, APIs and reusable services using Boomi, define technical standards and patterns, and provide integration architecture and solution assurance.

Working with application, data, infrastructure, security and project teams, you will map requirements and dependencies, administer and optimise the Boomi platform, and manage incidents, problems, releases and changes.

The post also embeds secure-by-design, DevOps, and CI/CD practices; strengthens monitoring, data quality, business continuity, and disaster recovery; manages suppliers; and contributes to integration strategy, roadmaps, automation, and knowledge sharing. Planned out-of-hours release or incident support may be required.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working, you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About you

You will have significant hands-on experience designing, developing, testing and supporting enterprise integrations using Boomi AtomSphere or the Boomi Enterprise Platform.

You will understand APIs, web services, databases, files and connectors, including API-led, event-driven, batch, synchronous, asynchronous and hybrid patterns. Excellent skills in data mapping, transformation, validation, exception handling, reconciliation, SQL, JSON, XML, schemas and interface contracts are essential.

You will have administered Boomi environments and applied Git, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing and controlled release practices.

Knowledge of data governance, information security, identity and access management, secrets management and UK GDPR is required. Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Linux runtimes, observability, scripting and higher education experience are desirable.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Degree-level education or relevant experience demonstrating competence and progression in similar IT posts.

Desirable;

• Current Boomi Professional Developer, Associate Developer or Integration Architect certification
• Relevant Azure, integration architecture, DevOps or information security certification.

Department

The post leads the University’s integration capability across business, academic and data platforms within Application Services. Using Boomi, the service enables secure data exchange and works with application, data, infrastructure, security and project teams, suppliers and partners.

Responsibilities include integration architecture, standards and governance, API and middleware development, reusable patterns, platform administration, monitoring, incident and release management, technical assurance, service continuity and continuous improvement.

The post supports digital transformation and data-driven decision-making, including ingestion to Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services, while ensuring integrations remain secure, compliant and supportable

About us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our People

Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Our Values

• Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
• Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
• Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
• Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

Right to Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Together @ UON

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Commitments Include:

1. Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
2. Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
3. Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

UON’s Major Commitments:

• Disability Confident
• Standalone Pledge
• IHRA Working Definition

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON