Integration Architect

at  MFA Talent Services

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Title: Integration Architect
Location: Bristol – Hybrid
Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 + Bonus
This role requires, or the ability to gain, SC Clearance

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in integration architecture, system design, or software architecture with a strong focus on enterprise systems integration.
• Expertise in integration platforms, including but not limited to MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Integration Services, IBM Integration Bus, or similar tools.
• Comprehensive experience in API design and management, including proficiency in REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and related technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of middleware technologies such as message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) architectures.
• Proficiency in integration patterns, including publish/subscribe, message queuing, event-driven architectures, and orchestration/choreography models.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, as well as expertise in hybrid cloud integration strategies.
• Familiarity with data formats and standards, including XML, JSON, EDIFACT, and experience in ETL processes.
• Knowledge of modern architectural approaches, including microservices, containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on designing scalable, secure, and efficient integration solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an excellent opportunity for an Integration Architect to lead the design and delivery of robust integration solutions that enable seamless connectivity and data exchange across systems. In this role, you’ll architect end-to-end integration strategies, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise business processes and ensure interoperability. Working with middleware platforms like MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or Azure Integration Services, you’ll design APIs and microservices architectures to facilitate secure, scalable integrations. At my client’s company, you’ll serve as a technical specialist, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels and shaping the integration landscape for high-profile clients. You’ll also benefit from industry-leading training and certifications, along with mentoring and development opportunities to support your career growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect Integration Solutions: Design, implement, and optimise end-to-end integration solutions to ensure efficient data exchange and process orchestration across systems, applications, and platforms.
• Middleware and Integration Platforms: Select and implement integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Integration Services) to enable seamless communication between on-premise and cloud-based systems.
• API Design and Management: Develop and manage APIs and microservices architectures to support scalable and secure integrations between internal systems, partners, and third-party applications.
• System Interoperability: Ensure seamless communication between systems using industry-standard methods such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, messaging queues, and enterprise service buses (ESB).
• Data Integration and Transformation: Ensure data consistency and accuracy through effective data mapping, transformation, and synchronisation, leveraging ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Integration Strategy and Governance: Define integration strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Engage with business leaders, development teams, and IT teams to understand integration requirements, document needs, and deliver solutions that support organisational goals.
• Security and Compliance: Implement robust security practices in integration solutions, ensuring data protection and compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and industry standards.
• Documentation and Training: Document integration architectures, workflows, and processes, and provide training and guidance to development teams and end-users as required.