Staff Architect, Integration

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Wellness benefits

BRGs

Discretionary bonus

Total rewards package

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Staff Architect, Integration in Chicago to lead an API-first integration strategy across SAP and non-SAP environments. You will define standards, patterns, and guardrails to enable scalable, secure, and reusable integration across the enterprise.

You will coach teams, drive modernization from legacy point-to-point integrations, and collaborate with product, engineering, security, and ERP teams to push API-enabled delivery while aligning with Kraft Heinz's total rewards

Qualifications

• I have years of hands-on experience with SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, Microsoft Integration Services, ESB middleware, B2B integration, Globalscape, and APIM.
• I have proven experience designing scalable, secure integration solutions at enterprise scale.
• I have a track record of leading modernization from legacy integrations to API-based architecture.
• I possess a strong understanding of integration architecture across complex enterprise environments, including SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• I have strong communication skills and I'm able to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• I have experience with API governance and enterprise-wide architecture transformation.
• I am familiar with emerging agentic access patterns for core systems.
• I have a background influencing architecture direction across large, complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Influence the evolution of enterprise integration architecture across key platforms and initiatives.
• Coach peers and project teams on integration architecture best practices.
• Lead the shift from custom integrations to scalable, API-based solutions.
• Define reusable standards and guardrails that reduce complexity and speed up delivery.
• Guide architecture decisions across SAP and non-SAP environments, balancing strategic direction with pragmatic delivery needs.
• Partner with product, engineering, security, infrastructure, and ERP teams to promote scalable, secure, and reusable integration patterns.
• Champion API-first thinking by educating and influencing teams across the organization.
• Shape our strategy for API management and agentic access to core systems.
• Identify opportunities to simplify the current integration landscape through reuse, standardization, and modern integration capabilities.
• Share knowledge, coach peers, and strengthen architecture capability across the organization.

Skills

SAP BTP

SAP Integration Suite

Microsoft Integration Services

ESB middleware

B2B integration

Globalscape

APIM

Strong communication skills

API governance

Tools

APIM tooling

Globalscape

Job description

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

• Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Staff Architect, Integration at a glance

You will lead our enterprise integration strategy, driving the shift from legacy point-to-point integrations toward a modern, API-first architecture and defines the standards, patterns, and partnerships that make that shift stick. You will influence architecture direction across platforms and programs, helping teams adopt scalable, secure, and reusable integration approaches that support long-term enterprise priorities.

What's on the menu?

• Influence the evolution of enterprise integration architecture across key platforms and initiatives.
• Coach peers and project teams on integration architecture best practices.
• Lead the shift from custom integrations to scalable, API-based solutions.
• Define reusable standards and guardrails that reduce complexity and speed up delivery.
• Guide architecture decisions across SAP and non-SAP environments, balancing strategic direction with pragmatic delivery needs.
• Partner with product, engineering, security, infrastructure, and ERP teams to promote scalable, secure, and reusable integration patterns.
• Champion API-first thinking by educating and influencing teams across the organization.
• Shape our strategy for API management and agentic access to core systems.
• Identify opportunities to simplify the current integration landscape through reuse, standardization, and modern integration capabilities.
• Share knowledge, coach peers, and strengthen architecture capability across the organization.

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

Requirements

• I have years of hands-on experience with SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, Microsoft. Integration Services, ESB middleware, B2B integration, Globalscape, and APIM.
• I have proven experience designing scalable, secure integration solutions at enterprise scale.
• I have a track record of leading modernization from legacy integrations to API-based architecture.
• I possess a strong understanding of integration architecture across complex enterprise environments, including SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• I have strong communication skills and I'm able to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• I have experience with API governance and enterprise-wide architecture transformation.
• I am familiar with emerging agentic access patterns for core systems.
• I have a background influencing architecture direction across large, complex organizations.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.