Architect, IT Systems Integrations

Critical Playground LLC; United States; On-site; USD 953,343 - 1,289,817; Full time

Job summary

Critical Playground LLC seeks an Architect for IT Systems Integrations to design, integrate, and maintain cloud-based solutions linking the College’s ERP with internal and third‑party apps. You will ensure secure, scalable data exchange and lead integration projects across the SDLC, coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in cloud architectures, APIs, and enterprise integration patterns, with focus on reliability, security, and performance in a complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ related experience in integration or IT architecture.
• Experience supervising teams and coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, API design, and cloud integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Serves as technical lead in design and development of software/data integration solutions.
• Oversees the integration software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Defines requirements for integration strategies into enterprise architecture.
• Prepares documentation and presents at architecture reviews.
• Leads internal and external resources to deliver integration initiatives.
• Ensures version control, QA, and testing standards are applied.

Skills

Technical leadership

SDLC oversight

API/REST design

Azure integration

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ related experience

Tools

Azure

iPaaS (e.g., Logic Apps, Power Automate)

Job description

Title: Architect, IT Systems Integrations

Department: DT IT Systems

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - 100,500.00; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on department needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This position supports the design, integration, and administration of cloud-based solutions connecting the College’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with internal and third-party applications. Leveraging technical expertise and an understanding of business needs, the role develops and maintains reliable, secure, and scalable integrations that support institutional operations. Responsibilities include technical configuration, vendor coordination, quality assurance and testing, troubleshooting, operational support, and cloud architecture design.

Job Summary

This position supports the design, integration, and administration of cloud-based solutions connecting the College’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with internal and third-party applications. Leveraging technical expertise and an understanding of business needs, the role develops and maintains reliable, secure, and scalable integrations that support institutional operations. Responsibilities include technical configuration, vendor coordination, quality assurance and testing, troubleshooting, operational support, and cloud architecture design.

Mandatory Performance Requirements*

• Serves as the technical lead in the design and development of software/data integration solutions
• Provides oversight of the integration software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Works with project teams in the definition of requirements for integration strategies into enterprise architecture
• Prepares needed documentation and presents in required project, design, or architecture review meetings
• Communicates project status to all levels of management
• Leads internal resources as well as augmented or externally sourced team members
• Ensures the technology standards for version control are applied
• Ensures all required documents are delivered, documentation updated, and tests are completed
• Assists with incident response, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
• Monitors emerging technologies and seeks opportunities for growth and long-term success of integrations
• Leads the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise integration solutions that connect the College’s ERP system with internal and third-party applications, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable data exchange
• Provides technical leadership and oversight throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including architecture, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing maintenance activities
• Collaborates with business stakeholders, project teams, and technology staff to define integration requirements, evaluate solution options, and align integration strategies with enterprise architecture standards and institutional objectives
• Develops and maintains technical architecture, design, and operational documentation; presents recommendations and solution designs during project, architecture, and governance review processes
• Leads and coordinates the work of internal staff, vendors, consultants, and other external resources to ensure successful delivery of integration initiatives and operational support activities
• Establishes and enforces integration development standards, including source code management, version control, quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, and change management practices
• Monitors, troubleshoots, and resolves complex integration issues; conducts root cause analysis and supports incident response efforts to maintain system availability, performance, and data integrity
• Researches emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and the long-term sustainability of the College’s integration and cloud architecture environment

General Supervision and Management

• Oversees daily work activities, provides training and guidance, monitors performance, and ensures work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Performs advanced or more complex functional work alongside staff while supporting departmental operations and service delivery
• Provides direct day-to-day leadership and guidance to staff to support effective task completion and employee development

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience
• Two (2) years' working experience supervising (e.g., leading people, processes, programs, or projects that included planning, execution, and monitoring of outcomes)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year’s working experience using Agile Methodologies to run daily scrum meetings and providing timely status reports to leadership and project management teams
• At least one (1) year’s working experience developing and supporting applications using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, RESTful APIs, and SQL Server or Azure SQL technologies
• At least one (1) year’s working experience with ERP Systems, CRM systems, financial management systems, and systems integrations with SaaS and on Prem vendors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all SDLC methodologies, principles, and practices, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
• Knowledge of microservice architecture principles and distributed application design concepts, including service communication, scalability, resiliency, and maintainability
• Knowledge of application and integration design utilizing Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform (i.e., Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Power Automate, App Services, Azure Data Factory)
• Knowledge of enterprise integration concepts, patterns, and technologies, including Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIPs), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), middleware platforms, messaging frameworks, and data integration tools and technologies
• Knowledge of cloud computing services, architectures, and industry best practices, including secure application development, RESTful API design, performance optimization, and integration governance
• Knowledge of structured and semi‑structured data formats and data exchange standards, including XML, JSON, delimited text files, .csv, and related data transformation and validation techniques
• Skilled in delivering high‑quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast‑paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.