Solution Architect, Integration

The Andersons, Inc.; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking an Integration Solution Architect in Maumee, Ohio. This role involves designing integration solutions for internal applications and external partners while collaborating with diverse teams. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in software development processes, integration platforms, and technology leadership are essential. The position offers a dynamic workplace focused on innovative solutions and career growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience as a Solution Architect or Integration Developer.
• Experience with integration platforms and patterns.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integration solutions connecting internal systems and external partners.
• Lead integration projects and innovation efforts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to integration development teams.

Skills

Integration solutions design

Collaboration with stakeholders

Technical leadership

Software development processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Cloud services

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

### **Job Description:****About The Andersons, Inc.**The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit .**Position Summary**This position is responsible for designing and leading the implementation of enterprise integration solutions that connect internal applications and data platforms with external partners. This role develops end-to-end application-to-application (A2A) and business-to-business (B2B) integration architectures that align with enterprise architecture standards and security requirements.The Integration Solution Architect defines and maintains the integration architecture and associated roadmaps to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and consistent across diverse systems. Working closely with business stakeholders, Enterprise Architects, and delivery teams, this role translates requirements into clear technical designs (interfaces, data flows, patterns, and standards) and provides architectural guidance through complex integration initiatives.**Key Responsibilities*** Design and implement integration solutions connecting internal systems and external partners, covering both A2A and B2B scenarios, and ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture principles and security standards.* Define and maintain the integration architecture roadmap and manage the technology lifecycle for integration platforms; establish standards and guidelines, and produce well-documented technical designs (system components, interfaces, and data flows) for delivery teams.* Collaborate with business stakeholders, Enterprise Architects, and Solution Architects to gather integration requirements and ensure solutions meet business objectives while aligning with enterprise standards; communicate integration concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.* Lead integration projects and innovation efforts, including feasibility studies and proof-of-concepts; evaluate and recommend integration patterns and middleware (e.g., messaging, API-led integration, event streaming) and conduct blueprint/design reviews and risk assessments.* Oversee delivery and quality across the integration lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment); ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices, and troubleshoot complex integration issues to maintain stability and performance.* Coordinate with peer solution and domain architects on cross-functional integration points and dependencies to ensure cohesive end-to-end solution design across projects and platforms.* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to integration development teams (including offshore partners), set technical direction, review work for quality, and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in integration practices.* Serve as the go-to integration architecture expert during delivery, ensuring solutions are flexible, scalable, secure, and aligned with Enterprise Architecture Standards.**What is Expected of You and Others at This Level*** In-depth knowledge and experience* Uses existing solutions to resolve complex issues* Works independently; receives minimal guidance* Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience* Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years**Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level*** Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively and with a minimum of noise* Communicates Effectively - Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences* Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward* Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done* Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently* Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses**Education and Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required. Master’s Degree preferred* 5-10 years relevant experience as a Solution Architect or Integration Developer IT Functional Analyst subject matter expert required.* Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies.* Experience with integration platforms and patterns (APIs, messaging, event-driven integration), cloud services, and integration with enterprise applications (e.g., SAP).* Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., SAP, cloud, integration/middleware platforms) preferred.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software**Physical Requirements and Working Environment*** Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.*#LI-EM**Note:** The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.**Note:** The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [e-mail].**We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.***The Andersons is aware of the continued increase of phishing scams, leveraging various methods of attack via email, text, voice and social media. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com”, to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you’ve been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Smart website to learn how to report it.*