Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Modeling, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Healthcare, High Level Architecture (HLA), IBM Product Family, IBM z-OS Operating System, Mainframe Computer, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operations Management, Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, REST (Representational State Transfer), Semantic Reasoner, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Sustainability, Work From Home
Integration Architect
Remote
Contract to hire
Project Scope
Client's is an enterprise-wide integration function responsible for designing and defining integration solutions across the organization. The team produces integration artifacts that translate high-level solution architecture into actionable, implementation-ready designs for delivery teams.
The current environment is heavily service-oriented (SOA), with an ongoing transition toward microservices and event-driven architecture. The organization follows an API-first approach and leverages standardized enterprise data models to ensure consistency across domains.
Integration solutions are primarily built on IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), interfacing with mainframe systems (z/OS), and orchestrating across distributed services.
Current State: Centralized orchestration using IBM ACE
Target State: Decentralized Spring Boot microservices with event-driven patterns
Team Size & Structure- ~50 Integration Architects (IA team)
- Centralized integration function supporting the enterprise
- Key stakeholders include:
- Product Owners (PO)
- Solution Architects (SA)
- Delivery Teams (Development & QA)
Development Methodology- Primarily Waterfall at the program level, with iterative design practices within delivery cycles
- API-first development approach
- Adoption of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles
- Balance between:
- Canonical enterprise data models (for consistency)
- DDD bounded contexts (for domain autonomy)
- Strong emphasis on standardized naming conventions and cross-domain alignment
- Ongoing architectural evolution:
- SOA Microservices / Event-Driven Architecture
Key Responsibilities- Translate high-level solution architecture (from PO/SA) into detailed integration designs
- Design APIs, services, and orchestration flows
- Develop API specifications using OpenAPI 3.0 (YAML)
- Apply RESTful design principles with a strong emphasis on design rationale
- Evaluate trade-offs and ensure long-term sustainability of integration solutions
- Provide feedback and influence architectural decisions made by Solution Architects
- Ensure alignment with enterprise standards (API-first, DDD, canonical models)
- Produce clear, consumable artifacts to support delivery team implementation
- Serve as a design authority across integration domains
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Note: This is not a hands-on development role, but requires strong technical depth to effectively design, review, and guide implementation.
Required Qualifications
Core Concepts- Deep understanding of API design and REST principles (focus on why vs. how )
- Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and SOA
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and canonical data modeling
- API-first development using OpenAPI 3.0
- Event-driven and loosely coupled architectures
- Strong design thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to clearly communicate design intent, trade-offs, and architectural decisions
Tools & Technologies- IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) primary orchestration platform
- Spring Boot strategic, forward-looking requirement
- API Gateway evolution:
- Transition from IBM API Connect (APIC) to Kong (runtime) and Apigee (management)
- Containerization and deployment via OpenShift
- Kafka (event streaming platform)
- ODM (Operational Decision Manager) rules engine
- Experience in multi-cloud environments (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure acceptable)
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)- Experience with API modeling tools (e.g., RSA or similar model-driven tools)
- Healthcare industry experience
- Familiarity with hybrid / poly-cloud environments (on-prem + cloud integrations)
- Exposure to API proxy patterns and enterprise API governance
- Understanding of legacy/mainframe integrations (z/OS)
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