Lead IT Integration Engineer

Buckinghamshire Council — Resources; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Lead IT Integration Engineer to own the enterprise integration capability, shaping the design, development and continual improvement of systems, APIs and data flows across council services.

The role combines hands-on technical delivery with strategic leadership, platform roadmapping and partner collaboration to ensure secure, scalable and resilient digital services for residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise integration services in a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of integration technologies, API management, and modern patterns.
• Security, automation, monitoring and service management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of enterprise integrations, APIs and data flows.
• Own the integration platform roadmap, backlog and continuous improvement plans.
• Provide technical leadership, governance and assurance across integration projects and services.
• Work with stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams to ensure robust, secure and scalable solutions.

Tools

Boomi

Azure Integration Services

MuleSoft

Logic Apps

Job description

Are you passionate about building the connections that make modern organisations work smarter? Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges while shaping the future of digital services?

We're looking for an experienced Lead IT Integration Engineer to take ownership of our enterprise integration capability, leading the design, development and continuous improvement of the systems, APIs and data flows that underpin critical council services. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands‑on technical expertise, strategic leadership and product ownership in a role that delivers real impact across the organisation.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

It’s an exciting time to join our IT Service. With the launch of our new IT Strategy 2025–2030, we are embarking on an ambitious programme to modernise and simplify our technology, strengthen cyber security and governance, and make better use of digital, data and AI. Our people are central to delivering this ambition, and we are building a skilled, collaborative and customer‑focused IT Service where colleagues have the opportunity to shape change, develop their capabilities and make a real difference to the Council and the communities it serves.

As our Lead IT Integration Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that applications, platforms and services work seamlessly together to deliver efficient, reliable and secure services for our residents, colleagues and partners. You'll be responsible for leading the technical delivery and ongoing development of our enterprise integration platform, helping shape the future of our digital and data landscape.

This is a varied role that combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. One day you might be designing and developing complex integrations or reviewing technical solutions and the next you could be shaping platform roadmaps, advising senior stakeholders, working with suppliers or leading improvements that increase resilience, performance and value across our technology estate. You'll have the opportunity to influence technology decisions, champion best practice and drive innovation while supporting a skilled team of integration professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, development and delivery of enterprise integrations, APIs and data flows.
• Owning the integration platform roadmap, backlog and continuous improvement plans.
• Providing technical leadership, governance and assurance across integration projects and services.
• Working closely with stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams to ensure robust, secure and scalable solutions.

Develop reusable frameworks, templates, connectors and components that improve delivery speed, consistency and quality while reducing duplication, risk and long‑term support costs.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need a desk, screen a keyboard to get your job done. You’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We're looking for a collaborative and forward‑thinking technology professional who enjoys bringing people, systems and data together to achieve meaningful outcomes. You'll be a natural problem solver with strong leadership skills, able to balance strategic priorities with technical delivery while building positive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

You'll bring substantial experience leading enterprise integration services within a complex environment, alongside expert knowledge of integration technologies, API management and modern integration patterns. You'll be comfortable providing technical leadership, influencing decision‑making and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and fit for purpose. Experience of enterprise integration platforms such as Boomi, Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft, Logic Apps or similar technologies will be important, as will a strong understanding of security, automation, monitoring and service management practices.

You'll also demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions that deliver value. A relevant degree‑level qualification, or equivalent professional experience, is essential, and professional certifications in integration, cloud technologies, architecture or IT service management would be advantageous.

If you're excited by the opportunity to shape an organisation's integration capability, lead technical excellence and help deliver innovative digital services that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well‑being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like‑minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work‑life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.