Senior Integration Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office setup

Professional development

Conference attendance

Retirement plan

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly skilled Senior Integration Architect for a fully remote position. You will design, develop, and implement robust integration solutions, guiding teams and defining strategies to ensure secure and scalable data flow across clients nationwide from home office.

The role requires deep expertise in ESB, microservices, APIs, and cloud integrations, with a focus on secure, interoperable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development or integration engineering, with at least 4 years in an architect role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex integration solutions across different platforms and applications.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns, ESB, ETL, APIs (REST, SOAP), and message queuing technologies.
• Experience with cloud integration services (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Logic Apps, MuleSoft, Boomi).
• Strong understanding of data formats (XML, JSON) and transformation techniques.
• Familiarity with security protocols for integrations (OAuth, SAML).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience leading technical teams and projects.
• Knowledge of DevOps principles for integration development.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-level integration solutions using various patterns (e.g., ESB, microservices, event-driven).
• Define integration strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Develop detailed technical designs for APIs, data transformations, and workflow orchestration.
• Lead the implementation of integration platforms and middleware solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand integration requirements.
• Ensure integration solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Manage the lifecycle of APIs and integration services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to integration developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues.
• Stay abreast of emerging integration technologies and trends.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

8+ years experience

Tools

MuleSoft

AWS Glue

Azure Logic Apps

Boomi

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly skilled Senior Integration Architect for a fully remote position. In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable integration solutions that connect diverse systems and applications for our clients. You will define integration strategies, establish best practices, and guide development teams to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in various integration patterns, middleware technologies, API management, and cloud integration services. You will play a key role in driving the technical vision for integration projects, ensuring that solutions are secure, efficient, and meet complex business requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading organizations on challenging projects from the convenience of your home office. We are committed to fostering a collaborative remote environment where innovation thrives. The Paarl, Western Cape is one of the locations we serve, but your contributions will have a nationwide impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-level integration solutions using various patterns (e.g., ESB, microservices, event-driven).
• Define integration strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Develop detailed technical designs for APIs, data transformations, and workflow orchestration.
• Lead the implementation of integration platforms and middleware solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand integration requirements.
• Ensure integration solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Manage the lifecycle of APIs and integration services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to integration developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues.
• Stay abreast of emerging integration technologies and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development or integration engineering, with at least 4 years in an architect role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex integration solutions across different platforms and applications.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns, ESB, ETL, APIs (REST, SOAP), and message queuing technologies.
• Experience with cloud integration services (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Logic Apps, MuleSoft, Boomi).
• Strong understanding of data formats (XML, JSON) and transformation techniques.
• Familiarity with security protocols for integrations (OAuth, SAML).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience leading technical teams and projects.
• Knowledge of DevOps principles for integration development.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Fully remote work environment with a home office setup allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects.
• Annual performance recognition awards.