Lead Enterprise Integration Architect: APIs, Kafka & Spring Boot

Programmers.io; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Program­mers.io seeks a Lead Integration Architect to drive enterprise integration initiatives in Columbus, OH. You will design end-to-end integration architectures, lead API design and microservices delivery, and architect Kafka-based data pipelines with secure file transfer solutions.

This role requires hands-on delivery, strong leadership, and collaboration with security, infrastructure, and business teams to manage scope and risks across complex programs.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in API design and microservices APIs.
• Hands-on delivery experience with Java/Spring Boot.
• Experience with Kafka-based integrations and data pipelines.
• Security practices including OAuth2/OpenID/JWT/mTLS.
• DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Architecture and design: Define end-to-end integration architecture, patterns, standards, and reusable solution components.
• API and microservices: Lead API design, Azure API Management implementation, and Java/Spring Boot microservices delivery.
• Event, data, and file integration: Architect Kafka-based integrations, data pipelines, and secure managed file transfer solutions.
• Technical leadership: Guide teams, review designs/code, resolve complex issues, and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.
• DevOps and operations: Support CI/CD, observability, monitoring, performance, production readiness, and operational stability.
• Stakeholder management: Collaborate with architects, security, infrastructure, application, and business teams to manage scope, risks, and dependencies.]
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• COMPANY NAME: Programmers.ioKEY POINTS: Integration architecture leadership, Azure API Management, Kafka-based data pipelines
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• <p>Program­mers.io is seeking an experienced Lead Integration Architect to drive enterprise integration programs across APIs, microservices, Kafka, and managed file transfer solutions in the Columbus area.</p><p>You will provide technical leadership, governance, and delivery oversight, defining end-to-end integration architectures, standards, and reusable components while guiding teams through design reviews and implementation.</p>
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• Lead Integration Architect in Columbus, OH: market-rate USD 140k–180k gross annually based on 10+ years of enterprise experience and seniority.
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Skills

API design

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

Azure API Management

REST APIs

Security (OAuth2/OpenID/JWT)

DevOps

CI/CD

Leadership

Enterprise integration

Observability

Job description

Program­mers.io seeks a Lead Integration Architect to drive enterprise integration initiatives in Columbus, OH. You will design end-to-end integration architectures, lead API design and microservices delivery, and architect Kafka-based data pipelines with secure file transfer solutions.

This role requires hands-on delivery, strong leadership, and collaboration with security, infrastructure, and business teams to manage scope and risks across complex programs.