Integration Lead

NTUC FAIRPRICE CO-OPERATIVE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in Singapore is seeking an Integration Lead to define and govern the API-led integration strategy. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in integration roles, with expertise in MuleSoft and cloud architectures. This position involves leading complex integration projects and mentoring teams to ensure seamless data flow across systems. The role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT with 3+ years in integration roles.
• Deep expertise in integration patterns and architectures.
• Hands-on experience with major integration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the integration roadmap and architecture.
• Lead technical planning for complex integration projects.
• Mentor internal teams on best practices and methodologies.

Skills

API development (REST/SOAP)

Event-Driven Architecture (e.g., Kafka)

Data modelling

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MuleSoft

APIGEE

SAP Integration Suite

Azure Integration Services

AWS

Job description

The Integration Lead is a critical technical leadership role responsible for defining, governing, and driving the API-led integration strategy across the FairPrice Group (FPG).

You will be the technical expert and design authority for all enterprise integrations, specifically leveraging the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, APIGEE, SAP Integration Suite.

Your primary mission is to ensure seamless, secure, and scalable data and process flow between FPG's core systems (e.g., ERP, eCommerce, Supply Chain) and external partners, accelerating the group's omnichannel and digital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

I. Strategy & Architecture

• Integration Strategy: Define and champion the overall integration roadmap and architecture for FairPrice Group, aligning with the enterprise strategy for omnichannel retail and digital transformation.
• Standardisation: Establish and govern integration standards, patterns, and best practices (e.g., API-first, microservices, event-driven architectures) to ensure consistency, reusability, and scalability across the FPG ecosystem.
• API-Led Connectivity: Define and champion the overall API-led integration roadmap and architecture for FairPrice Group, ensuring alignment with the enterprise strategy for omnichannel retail and digital transformation.
• MuleSoft Platform Strategy: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, providing strategic direction on its usage, capacity planning, and evolution (including Runtime, API Manager, Exchange, and Monitoring).
• Platform Leadership: Take technical ownership of the group's Integration Platform and related tools, ensuring it is secure, performant, and future-proof.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend new integration technologies, middleware, and tools that enhance FPG's technical capabilities and speed to market.

II. Project Execution & Delivery

• Integration Management: Lead the technical planning and execution of complex integration projects, specifically involving Core system replacements (e.g., POS/ERP/WMS), and major platform rollouts (e.g., new CDP, loyalty programmes).
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary technical liaison between business stakeholders, architecture, security, infrastructure, and development teams to translate business requirements into detailed integration specifications.
• Delivery Oversight: Define integration test strategies, ensure rigorous quality assurance, and provide critical technical support during deployment and hyper-care phases.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and manage technical risks and dependencies related to system integrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Design Authority: Lead the integration design review board and provide hands‑on architectural design for complex integration projects.

III. Governance & Operational Excellence

• Documentation: Maintain high-quality, current documentation for all integration architectures, data flow diagrams, and API specifications.
• Performance and Platform Optimisation: Monitor the performance, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness of integrated systems, driving continuous optimisation and capacity planning.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all integration solutions adhere to FPG's Cybersecurity, Data Governance, and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., PDPA in Singapore).
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and System Integrators to review and approve their proposed integration designs and ensure they meet FPG’s technical standards.
• Mentorship: Mentor and upskill internal development teams on MuleSoft best practices, API design principles, and modern integration methodologies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3+ years in a dedicated Integration Architect or Integration Lead role, preferably in Retail, eCommerce, or Supply Chain industries.
• Deep expertise in integration patterns, including APIs (REST/SOAP), Event-Driven Architecture (e.g., Kafka, Message Queues), ETL/ELT, and microservices.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major Integration Platform/iPaaS (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, Azure Integration Services, AWS).
• Proven understanding of Cloud Architecture (GCP, Azure, or AWS) and integrating cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with major Enterprise Systems common in retail, such as ERP (SAP), POS, WMS, and CRM/CDP.
• Proficiency in data modelling and data governance principles related to data exchange.

Soft Skills & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams (both internal and external) and drive alignment across multiple business units in a fast‑paced environment.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and systematic problem‑solving skills, with a decisive approach to complex technical challenges.
• Certification in relevant integration platforms or architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.

Work Location: FairPrice Hub (Joo Koon)

Address: 1 Joo Koon Circle, #13-01, Singapore 629117