Principal, AI Data Strategy & Integrations Tech Lead

INTEGRATION APPLIANCE, INC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development reimbursement

Lunch provided in modern offices

Wellness benefits & flexible time off

Family-formulation benefits

Volunteer time off & donation matching

Collaborative culture

Job summary

INTEGRATION APPLIANCE, INC. is seeking a Principal – AI Data Strategy & Integrations Tech Lead to drive enterprise data integrations, AI-enabled data strategies, and robust MDM governance from Charlotte, NC or NYC.

You will guide architecture, data governance, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure AI-ready data ecosystems. The role demands deep experience in event-driven architectures, API management, and cloud-native integration platforms, with a strong leadership track record

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Strategy, Data Engineering, Integrations, or Enterprise Data Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with APIs, ETL/ELT, middleware, cloud-native integration platforms.
• Strong exposure to AI/ML data pipelines and analytics platforms.
• Experience with DevOps toolchains (CI/CD, containerization, IaC) applied to data and integration pipelines.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and enterprise-scale initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern end-to-end Integration Architecture, defining standards for event-driven design, API lifecycle management, microservices communication patterns, and enterprise messaging frameworks.
• Lead and execute enterprise Data Integrations Strategy, aligning data architecture, governance, and operations with business objectives.
• Own and optimize Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks to ensure data quality, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive AI enablement by building AI-powered systems integrations, building MCP servers with applications, integrating AI/ML tools, and supporting AI solutions deployment.
• Architect and oversee complex system integrations across ERP, CRM, data warehouses, cloud systems with AI-powered patterns and APIs.
• Establish and champion DevOps and DataOps practices, embedding CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code into data delivery workflows.
• Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance data and AI solutions.

Skills

Integration Architecture

AI/ML Data Engineering

DevOps & DataOps

Enterprise Data Architecture

MDM & Data Governance

API Design

ETL/ELT

Cloud Platforms

SQL & Python

Tools

Boomi

MuleSoft

Informatica

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC or NYC

Principal - AI Data Strategy & Integrations Tech Lead

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Principal – Data Integrations, AI & Data Strategy to lead enterprise data integrations & strategy, master data management (MDM), AI‑driven data integrations and automation initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical depth and leadership capability to drive scalable, secure, and AI‑ready data ecosystems across the organization.

What you will do

• Design and govern end‑to‑end Integration Architecture, defining standards for event‑driven design, API lifecycle management, microservices communication patterns, and enterprise messaging frameworks.
• Lead and execute enterprise Data Integrations Strategy, aligning data architecture, governance, and operations initiatives with business objectives.
• Own and optimize Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks to ensure data quality, consistency, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive AI enablement by building AI‑powered systems integrations, building MCP servers with applications, integrating AI/ML tools, and supporting AI solutions deployment.
• Architect and oversee complex system integrations, including data quality and consistency across enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, data warehouses, cloud systems) using modern AI‑powered integration patterns and APIs.
• Establish and champion DevOps and DataOps practices, embedding CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code into data and integration delivery workflows.
• Manage cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performance data and AI solutions.

What you will need

• Strong experience designing integration architectures including event‑driven systems, API gateways, and service mesh patterns at enterprise scale.
• 8+ years of experience in Data Strategy, Data Engineering, Integrations, or Enterprise Data Architecture.
• Proven experience leading MDM implementations and enterprise data governance programs.
• Hands‑on experience with system integrations (APIs, ETL/ELT, middleware, cloud‑native integration platforms).
• Strong exposure to AI/ML data pipelines and analytics platforms.
• Experience with DevOps toolchains (CI/CD, containerization, IaC) and applying those practices to data and integration pipelines.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and enterprise‑scale initiatives.

Skills

• Integration Architecture – Event‑Driven Design, API Gateway Management, Microservices & Messaging Patterns (Kafka, MQ)
• AI/ML Data Engineering & Model Integration
• DevOps & DataOps – CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform)
• Enterprise Data Architecture & Strategy
• Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Governance
• API Design, ETL/ELT, Middleware & Integration Platforms (Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica)
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• SQL, Python, and Modern Data Stack Tools
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What you will gain

• Expand Your Skills: Unlock your potential with professional development opportunities supported by a community of experienced professionals, including reimbursement for training and continuing education.
• Enjoy Where You Work: Thrive in our modern, open offices designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with complimentary lunches and fully stocked kitchens to keep you energized.
• Support What Matters Most: Comprehensive wellness and flexible time off programs, family‑formation benefits, and support during the family‑building journey.
• We believe in giving back: Paid volunteer time off and a donation‑matching program for the causes you care about.
• Join us: Collaborative and welcoming culture where your contributions are valued and professional growth is a priority.

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