Integration Architect - API & Middleware

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client who is seeking a Integration Architect to work hybrid in Dallas, TX. They will be responsible for overseeing the technical design and implementation of all new integrations and collaborate with other architects on the team.

Essential Functions:
Lead the design, optimization, review, and approval of integration solutions:
* Review submitted requirements for completeness and clarity
* Prepare initial, high-level designs and estimates as necessary
* Develop and perform proof-of-concepts as necessary to determine feasibility and confirm new approaches (API, caching, etc.)
* Perform pre-development review of detailed design documents to ensure completeness and compliance with established Integration Factory practices and standards
* Ensure performance of appropriate types and levels of testing including full end-to-end testing in close collaboration with country IT teams

Provide leadership, vision, and direction to the Integration roadmap:
* Lead/Build global API Architecture, Middleware Integration & Solutions team to design solutions and undertake Integration projects
* Develop productive relationships with business partner teams across the organization to influence how Integration platforms can enable new sources of value
* Manage Integration group personnel, developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization, as well as building existing recruiting capabilities to address new needs and skills gaps

Develop and document standards and methodologies surrounding the Data Platform by securing knowledge and know-how:
* Maintain onboarding documentation
* Provide critical judgement on data model efficiency based on experience and best practices
* Ensure validation processes are followed

REQUIREMENTS:
Expert in Information Technology Systems:
* General technical and/or integration architecture (10+ years)
* Integration development and system administration with TIBCO BusinessWorks 5.x & 6.x (7+ years) - or other middleware.
* Software development (ideally Java) (3+ years)
* Application lifecycle management (3+ years)
* Run support and/or operations management (1+ years)
* Foundational and related technologies (OS, network, storage, database, cloud, etc.)
* Digital (e-Commerce) platforms and technologies
* API management
* Continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) and DevOps including Test Driven Development (TDD)
* Offshore and/or remote team management

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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