Integration Lead

Tata Consultancy Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in New Zealand/Australia seeks a Delivery Leader to oversee enterprise integration initiatives, set standards, and ensure security and governance across middleware platforms.

You will drive API-led and event-driven architectures, coordinate on-site and offshore teams, and guide solution designs and release planning.

Join a global, sustainability-focused organization that values continuous learning and meaningful impact for clients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise integration initiatives across multiple middleware and integration platforms.
• Define and enforce integration standards, best practices, frameworks, and governance processes.
• Ensure all integration solutions comply with security, architecture, and operational guidelines.
• Review and approve solution designs, API specifications, and integration patterns.
• Drive adoption of event-driven and API-led integration architectures.
• Lead design and delivery of new integrations, APIs, and enhancements.
• Coordinate onsite-offshore delivery teams to ensure successful execution of roadmap initiatives.
• Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization, estimations, and release planning.
• Ensure adherence to Definition of Done, coding standards, quality gates, and documentation requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for complex integration challenges and critical business initiatives.
• Own and govern Confluent Kafka, Azure API Management, Azure Integration Services, Active MQ, GoAnywhere MFT, Java Spring Boot microservices, and event streaming and messaging solutions.
• Manage API lifecycle management, integration monitoring and observability, security and compliance, performance tuning, scalability planning, and integration of modernization initiatives.
• Provide leadership during P1/P2 incidents and major outage situations.
• Drive root cause analysis and problem management activities.
• Ensure SLA, KPI, availability, reliability, and service quality targets are achieved.
• Serve as the primary onsite contact for business, technology, and vendor stakeholders.
• Lead service review meetings and governance forums.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for issue resolution, upgrades, and support.

Job description

Join Tata Consultancy Services, Asia Pacific and be part of an organization committed to sustainable development for our future. TCS follows the Tata group philosophy of building sustainable businesses that are rooted in the community and demonstrate care for the environment. Our unique values position us to combine a purpose-driven worldview with digital innovation, collaborating with customers, communities and governments to lead and shape innovative solutions for a sustainable future. TCS has been carbon neutral in its operations across 11 countries, 12 delivery centres and 18 offices in Asia Pacific since 2022. This is only the initial stage in TCS’ journey as we strive to achieve long-term net zero emissions by 2030.

Corporate sustainability is embedded in our triple-bottom-line, focusing on people, the planet, and our purpose. Our offices are designed with eco-friendly features that significantly reduce our carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency. We actively champion green initiatives, such as promoting paperless operations, implementing energy-efficient practices, and fostering employee engagement in sustainability efforts. When you become part of the TCS family, you will play an essential role dedicated to innovation, excellence, and crafting a brighter, greener future together. Join us and be a part of our mission to drive sustainability through technology and talent at Tata Consultancy Services, APAC today.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise integration initiatives across multiple middleware and integration platforms.
• Define and enforce integration standards, best practices, frameworks, and governance processes.
• Ensure all integration solutions comply with security, architecture, and operational guidelines.
• Review and approve solution designs, API specifications, and integration patterns.
• Drive adoption of event-driven and API-led integration architectures.

Delivery Leadership

• Lead design and delivery of new integrations, APIs, and enhancements.
• Coordinate onsite-offshore delivery teams to ensure successful execution of roadmap initiatives.
• Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization, estimations, and release planning.
• Ensure adherence to Definition of Done, coding standards, quality gates, and documentation requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for complex integration challenges and critical business initiatives.
• Own and govern Confluent Kafka, Azure API Management, Azure Integration Services, Active MQ, GoAnywhere MFT, Java Spring Boot microservices, and event streaming and messaging solutions.
• Manage API lifecycle management, integration monitoring and observability, security and compliance, performance tuning, scalability planning, and integration of modernization initiatives.

Operational Support & Service Management

• Provide leadership during P1/P2 incidents and major outage situations.
• Drive root cause analysis and problem management activities.
• Ensure SLA, KPI, availability, reliability, and service quality targets are achieved.
• Serve as the primary onsite contact for business, technology, and vendor stakeholders.
• Lead service review meetings and governance forums.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for issue resolution, upgrades, and support.

Top Reasons to Join Our Team at TCS New Zealand

Attractive compensation & rewards

We offer a highly competitive salary package aligned with the Australian market, complemented by performance-based incentives, recognition programs, and comprehensive employee benefits. Your achievements are celebrated, and your contributions truly matter.

Global exposure with local impact

At TCS, you’ll work with leading Australian enterprises across diverse industries while collaborating with our global network of experts. This means access to world‑class practices, transformative technologies, and the chance to shape solutions that have a real impact — locally and globally.

Empowering leadership & supportive environment

Our leadership team is committed to helping you succeed. We encourage initiative, reward innovation, and provide a collaborative environment where your ideas are heard and valued.

We believe in careers, not just jobs. With continuous learning, certification support, career mobility, and clear progression pathways, TCS empowers you to grow and evolve — whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new domains, or take on leadership roles.

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Diversity, inclusion, and respect are central to who we are. At TCS Australia, you’ll join a workplace where collaboration thrives, individuality is valued, and everyone can contribute to meaningful outcomes.

Continuous learning & cutting-edge innovation

We invest heavily in your development, offering structured learning programs, global certifications, leadership development, and opportunities to work with emerging technologies. You’ll be part of an environment that constantly challenges and expands your capabilities.

A Great Fit for the TCS Culture

We’re looking for people who are:

• Passionate about technology and transformation
• Driven by curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning
• Excited to work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment
• Motivated by delivering real impact for clients, communities, and society

The TCS Community in Australia and Beyond

• Global strength: Over 600,000+ associates in 55+ countries, united by a shared purpose — to innovate and make a difference.
• Local presence: A trusted partner to Australia’s leading enterprises across financial services, government, retail, healthcare, telecom, and more.
• Social impact: Deeply committed to sustainability, digital inclusion, and community engagement initiatives in Australia and around the world.
• Empowered workplace: We foster a culture where diversity, equity, and accessibility are integral to how we operate.

Our core values — Integrity, Excellence, Responsibility, Pioneering Spirit, and Unity — shape how we work and how we grow together.

We don’t just imagine a better future — we help build it.

About TCS

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions. We have partnered with many of the world’s largest organisations to help them transform their businesses, operating models, and technology ecosystems.

Learn more at www.tcs.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.