Senior Integrations Engineer

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical and dental selections

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave programs

Retirement options with employer contributions

Job summary

Howard Community College seeks a Senior Integrations Engineer to lead the design and development of enterprise-grade integration solutions. This role offers the opportunity to integrate technology and project leadership while ensuring all integrations are secure and scalable.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and experience in higher-education ERP systems, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive integration strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficient in higher-education ERP systems like Ellucian or Workday.
• Experience with complex integration solutions and development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering with stakeholders for integration specifications.
• Architect scalable solutions adhering to SOA principles.
• Oversee full SDLC for integration projects using Agile or Waterfall.

Skills

Integration specifications

API development

Cross-functional team leadership

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Git

Ethos Platform

Node.js

React

Job description

Overview

The Senior Integrations Engineer will collaborate with the Director of Administrative Information Systems to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise‑grade integration solutions. This role will integrate technology, client engagement, and project leadership, driving SaaS‑centric integration strategies for Howard Community College. The Senior Integrations Engineer will lead technical teams, collaborate with product and platform groups, and ensure that integrations are secure, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering with stakeholders to translate business needs into precise integration specifications.
• Architect scalable, cost‑effective solutions (REST, SOAP, JMS, Pub/Sub, etc.) that adhere to SOA principles and cloud best practices.
• Define and maintain integration frameworks, standards, and reusable assets (API gateways, data connectors, ETL pipelines).
• Oversee the full SDLC for integration projects – design, code, test, deploy, and support – using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall as appropriate.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable code (React, etc.) and conduct peer reviews.
• Build, configure, and secure inbound/outbound APIs; leverage Ethos Platform, Data Connect.
• Manage cross‑functional teams, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and other professional services staff.
• Track KPIs, generate executive dashboards, and report status to clients and internal leadership.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for customers, proactively identifying optimization opportunities and reducing technical debt.
• Capture feedback, measure integration performance, and iterate on processes and tooling.
• Conduct training sessions and develop user documentation, flowcharts, and manuals.
• Identify risks, devise mitigation strategies, and manage issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and change management policies.
• Evaluate third‑party vendor solutions and make recommendations.
• Partner with product, platform, and engineering teams to align integration roadmaps with overall product strategy.
• Contribute to long‑range planning for the organization’s integration capabilities.
• Proactively maintain and monitor ERP systems, addressing potential issues to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in higher‑education ERP systems (Ellucian, Jenzabar, Workday, etc.).
• Experience designing and implementing complex integration solutions (REST or SOAP or messaging RESTful web applications using HTTP methods).
• Experience with development on modern frameworks (Node.js or React, etc.).
• Familiarity with Ethos Platform (or similar integration platforms) is a plus.
• Strong grasp of SOA, microservices, and middleware concepts.
• Proficiency with databases (PostgreSQL) and version control (Git or SVN).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication – both written and verbal – and stakeholder management capabilities; analytical problem solving, root‑cause analysis, and decision making under pressure.
• Commitment to mentorship and continuous learning.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with higher‑education specific integrations.
• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project methodologies.

Benefits

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & affirmative action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443‑518‑1100.