Integration Architect: ETL, API & Data Quality Lead

TechDigital Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Integration Architect, where you will design and develop complex integration architectures, including ETL processes and API interfaces. This role requires a strong background in integration development and data quality governance, with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and contribute to innovative projects that drive the business forward. If you are passionate about data integration and have a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in integration architecture and development.
• Strong proficiency in ETL tools and API development principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex integration architectures and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements and monitor project progress.

Skills

Integration Architecture

ETL Development

API Development

Data Quality and Governance

Project Management

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Informatica

Talend

SSIS

Apigee

Kong

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title
Mainframe z/OS Technical Lead / L3 Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a senior Mainframe Z/OS Technical Lead to act as the client-side SME overseeing outsourced mainframe services and guiding a small internal team.
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical oversight of vendor-managed mainframe operations
• Review daily operations, incidents, RCA, changes, and releases
• Validate vendor recommendations and ensure adherence to SLAs and ITIL processes
• Act as escalation point for complex mainframe issues
• Provide expert guidance on z/OS, Sysplex, WLM, JES, and RACF
• Oversee IMS (DB/DC), DB2 for z/OS, and CICS environments
• Review system performance, capacity, availability, and stability
• Recommend improvements for performance, automation, and cost optimization
• Identify risks, technical debt, and modernization opportunities
• Review DR, BCP, backup, and recovery strategies
• Provide architectural input for upgrades and future-state planning
• Communicate technical insights clearly to leadership and stakeholders
Required Skills:
• 10+ years of strong hands-on mainframe experience
• Expert knowledge of z/OS, IMS, DB2, CICS
• Strong understanding of JCL, COBOL, and batch processing
• Experience with vendor-managed or outsourced environments
• Ability to influence, challenge, and guide vendors constructively
Preferred:
• Mainframe modernization or optimization experience
• ITIL process exposure