Senior IT Integration Architect/Lead (APIs)

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** We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors **
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Position:Senior IT Integration Architect/Lead (APIs)
JOB REF#:43621 - JIH5JP00003738
Duration:12+ Months (On-Going Contract)
Location:ONSITE - Torrance, CA 90501 d
Pay Rate:$85.00 per hour (W2 Only)

This role is 100% ONSITE (Must be local or willing to relocate at your own expense)

Seeking to hire a Senior IT Integration Architect to LEAD the design and delivery of enterprise integration solutions across a diverse application and data landscape. This role will be responsible for orchestrating seamless system communication, modernizing integration strategies, and enabling platforms such as microsites, cloud services, APIs, and enterprise metadata platforms like DataHub.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Architect end-to-end integration solutions, including APIs, event streaming, messaging, and data pipelines.
Design integration for microsites and headless CMS platforms, ensuring cohesive user experience, SSO, and content flow.
Define canonical models, interface contracts, transformation logic, and reusable integration patterns.
Lead the integration of DataHub with enterprise systems to enable real-time metadata collection and lineage insights.
Act as the enterprise integration authority, leading architecture efforts and influencing decision-making across programs.
Work independently with minimal oversight while guiding development and architecture teams toward delivery excellence.
Establish integration standards and strategies aligned with enterprise data governance and business priorities.
Partner with data governance teams to ensure DataHub integration supports metadata harvesting, lineage tracking, and data discovery across platforms.
Drive implementation of complex integrations across SaaS, on-prem, cloud-native, and hybrid platforms.
Guide teams through the delivery lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Review and approve technical designs, solution blueprints, and integration code for quality and alignment.
Implement and enforce integration governance: versioning, lifecycle, monitoring, and documentation.
Collaborate with data and platform engineering teams to enable metadata-driven integration and discoverability using DataHub.
Ensure integration solutions adhere to performance, availability, security, and compliance requirements.
Manage relationships with vendor partners to ensure alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
Establish and maintain governance frameworks for team and vendor partners to ensure the effectiveness of architecture services.
Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports on architectural progress, challenges, and achievements.

Technologies and Platforms:
Cloud (AWS, Azure etc.)
Enterprise architecture
Software development
Infrastructure
Databases
DevOps practices
MicroServices and containerization
Security and compliance
Data analytics and AI/ML
Mobile and web applications
Salesforce
Automotive
Captive finance

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
10+ years of progressive IT experience, with 7+ years in enterprise integration architecture.
Experiene leading design and delivery of enterprise integration solutions across a diverse application and data landscape.
Experienced in orchestrating seamless system communication, modernizing integration strategies, and enabling platforms such as microsites, cloud services, APIs, and enterprise metadata platforms, such as DataHub.
Deep technical expertise with strategic vision and be comfortable working independently while also leading cross-functional teams across architecture, engineering, analytics, applications and governance functions
Proven ability to lead integration initiatives independently from concept to execution.
Hands-on experience integrating microsites and headless CMS platforms.
Strong experience integrating DataHub or similar metadata platforms
Deep understanding of CI/CD, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and microservices architecture.
Extensive experience across multiple domains and technologies.
Strong understanding of architectural principles and best practices.
Experience in Salesforce, automotive, captive finance, and data analytics sectors is preferred
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to drive innovation and adopt new technologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with containerization and orchestration

Strong EXPERTISE in:
iPaaS and integration tools
API design, management, and security (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, OAuth2, SAML)
Event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka, Event Grid)
Messaging frameworks and ESB

Key Competencies:
Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement long-term technology strategies.
Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a large team of architects.
Communication: Convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to bridge business requirements with technical execution.
Innovation: Drive innovation and adopt new technologies.
Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Problem-Solving: Address complex technical challenges.
Background in highly regulated environments
Self-motivated and accountable; thrives in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments.

DESIRED SKILLS:
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field.
Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.
Relevant certifications are highly desirable.

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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plans
- HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
- Flex Spending Plan
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans