Senior Integration Architect

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. seeks a Senior Integration Architect to develop APIs and integration capabilities within its DevSecOps practice. The role requires expertise in building APIs and microservices while working closely with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in cloud platforms, integration technologies, and will engage hands-on in solution delivery.

The projected compensation for this role is between $150,000 and $180,000, reflecting the full benefits package for employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance.
• 8 years of experience in cloud platforms.
• 8 years of experience in API Management solutions and micro-services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement APIs and micro-services.
• Act as a technical visionary and deliver solutions hands-on.
• Document integrations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

API development

Microservices

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Integration technologies (MuleSoft)

Git

Scripting languages

Docker containers

Kubernetes

Education

BS Degree in IT or related field

MS Degree in IT-related field

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

CircleCI

TravisCI

Job description

As a Senior Integration Architect, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice developing APIs and integration capabilities to connect data, services, and systems to help our customers achieve their mission. We are looking for candidates with experience building APIs and microservices with cloud platform services, understanding business requirements, and implementing complex integrations for data and services. You will act as both technical visionary and be responsible for hands‑on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey this to developers.
• Test and examine code written by others and analyze results.
• Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats.
• Identify technical problems, perform root‑cause analysis, and develop software updates and fixes.
• Develop APIs, micro‑services and integrations using a broad range of software programming tasks to ensure systems integrations are functional.
• Design reusable assets, components, standards, frameworks, and processes to support and facilitate API and integration projects.
• Advise technical teams on performance, scalability, reliability, monitoring, and other operational concerns of integration solutions on Anypoint Platform.
• Work with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to translate functional and non‑functional requirements into integration interfaces and implementations.
• Create and provide technical documentation that explains upcoming or existing integrations to non‑technical individuals.
• Document as‑is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations.
• Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members.
• Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided.
• Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance.
• BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non‑IT field with 2 years related IT experience.
• 8 years of experience with one or more clouds (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• 8 years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.
• 8 years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages.
• 8 years of experience with one or more integration technologies, such as MuleSoft.
• Experience developing API Management solutions and micro‑services.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Degree in an IT‑related field.
• Certifications:
  • AWS Solution Architect Professional
  • Azure Developer Associate
  • MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect – Level 1
  • MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect – Level 1
• 5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment.
• Experience implementing Docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience designing, implementing, and documenting APIs.
• Experience utilizing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI.
• Experience implementing Automated Testing frameworks to test APIs and integrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000. Annual salary is just one aspect of the total compensation package for employees.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E‑Verify program.