Integration Architect

Realtime Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Realtime Recruitment seeks a senior technology professional to own enterprise integration architecture within a complex, multi‑platform environment, defining standards and guiding major transformation programmes. You will design and govern APIs, event‑driven patterns, messaging, ETL/ELT and service‑based integration, while providing architecture leadership across programmes.

Collaborating with Enterprise Architecture and engineering teams, you will mentor delivery squads, stay ahead of AI

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with enterprise integration.
• Proven track record designing integration architectures in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of API-led integration, event-driven design and messaging.
• Experience with Azure integration technologies and iPaaS platforms.
• Experience with MuleSoft, TIBCO, IBM App Connect Enterprise, IBM MQ or similar.
• SAP BTP Integration Suite experience or similar ERP integration framework.
• Experience working with distributed/offshore teams.
• A relevant third-level qualification.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve integration principles, standards, patterns and reference architectures.
• Design and govern complex integration solutions spanning APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging, ETL/ELT and service-based integration.
• Provide architecture leadership across major transformation and technology programmes.
• Guide teams delivering A2A, B2B and streaming integrations, using API-led, messaging and other appropriate integration approaches.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture and technology leadership to align integration strategy with wider IT objectives.
• Provide technical assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle and ensure architectural intent is maintained.
• Contribute to technology assessments, vendor selection and strategic technology decisions.
• Develop integration capability through standards, reusable patterns, knowledge sharing and technical mentoring.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, particularly the impact of AI on integration and data architecture.
• Take a pragmatic, hands-on approach when required, supporting the development and testing of integration components.

Skills

10+ years IT experience

Enterprise systems integration

API-led architecture

Event-driven design

Enterprise messaging

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Azure integration technologies

MuleSoft

TIBCO

IBM App Connect Enterprise

IBM MQ

SAP BTP Integration Suite

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior technology professional to take ownership of enterprise integration architecture within a complex, multi-platform environment.

Working alongside architecture, engineering and delivery teams, you will establish integration standards, guide major transformation programmes and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and fit for purpose.

Key Accountabilities

• Define and evolve enterprise integration principles, standards, patterns and reference architectures.
• Design and govern complex integration solutions spanning APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging, ETL/ELT and service-based integration.
• Provide architecture leadership across major transformation and technology programmes.
• Guide teams delivering A2A, B2B and streaming integrations, using API-led, messaging and other appropriate integration approaches.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture and technology leadership to align integration strategy with wider IT objectives.
• Provide technical assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle and ensure architectural intent is maintained.
• Contribute to technology assessments, vendor selection and strategic technology decisions.
• Develop integration capability through standards, reusable patterns, knowledge sharing and technical mentoring.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, particularly the impact of AI on integration and data architecture.
• Take a pragmatic, hands-on approach when required, supporting the development and testing of integration components.

Experience & Technical Expertise

You will bring:

• 10+ years' experience in IT, with significant expertise in enterprise systems integration.
• A proven track record designing integration architectures within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns, API-led architecture, event-driven design and enterprise messaging.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure integration technologies and enterprise integration platforms.
• Experience with technologies such as MuleSoft, TIBCO, IBM App Connect Enterprise, IBM MQ or comparable platforms.
• Experience with SAP BTP Integration Suite or a similar ERP integration framework.
• Experience working with distributed or offshore engineering teams.
• A relevant third-level qualification.

What Will Set You Apart

You will combine strong technical depth with architectural judgement and be comfortable operating at both strategic and practical levels.

You will be an effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for business and technical audiences, influence senior stakeholders and build consensus around architectural decisions.

Above all, you will bring a strategic but pragmatic mindset, strong problem-solving ability and a genuine interest in evolving enterprise integration practices.