Enterprise Integration Lead

Job#: 3021514

Job Description:

Position: Enterprise Application & Integration Lead

Location: 100% Remote

Pay Range: $65-85/hr - dependent on skill level

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Primary Function:

The Enterprise Applications & Integration Lead will be responsible for all operational and revenue generating enterprise applications & middleware integrations. The role will serve as a strategic partner for business leaders and functional leads to review, assess and justify new technologies for adoption. The role will provide hands-on expertise for creating mapping schemas for integrations to and from ERP's to other business applications (eg. eCommerce platform, Graphics pre-press applications & workflow engines, Store profile, Concur, Docuware, etc.). and will be accountable for proper functioning of the applications, integrations, maintenance and timely upgrades.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leads project teams (business & IT) to define, design, develop, configure, integrate, and implement applications/solutions and background processes as they relate to Enterprise applications (eCommerce platform, Graphics, Document Management software, Sharepoint Intranet, etc.).
• Engages with application business leads to achieve process improvements, new systems capability, and cost efficiency for existing applications.
• Lead efforts to evaluate, select and implement new technologies to enhance applications, where necessary.
• Review, assess and justify new but fully emerged technologies for adoption.
• Recommends strategic, operational and competitive functionality for the revenue generating applications.
• Translate business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and document all solution architecture design and relevant analysis work with support from ERP leads and Graphics Process & Technology lead.
• Accountable for proper functioning of the applications, integrations, maintenance and timely upgrades.
• Assist Manager with Enterprise Sharepoint intranet design and oversee the development.
• Provide proactive strategic guidance to drive solutions towards broad leveragability across business entities.
• Leads development and maintenance of user documentation, including training when required.
• Monitors and conducts code reviews with third party consultants, ensuring projects meet application architectural objectives.
• Create application programming interface (API) standards and procedures.
• Research and promote best practice methodologies, tools, workflow processes, architecture, and technologies.
• Research and evaluate industry trends, APIs, upgrades, and frameworks to ensure effective and efficient operational capabilities.
• Develop strategic alliances with business counterparts to understand business processes and challenges, listening for opportunities where IT can automate workflow or create competitive advantages.
• Continuously improve the technical depth and domain knowledge.
• Develop, maintain, and adhere to change management process with visibility to IT team and stakeholders / cross-functional leads.
• Develop RCA (Root Cause Analysis) document when the business experiences over 30 minutes of downtime due to mission critical applications.
• Leads Sign-off on SIT, UAT & deployment of applications, workflows and customizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to troubleshoot and resolve Level 2 and Level 3 support issues as they relate to functionality and interoperability of the above-mentioned applications & integrations.
• Work with end users to provide best practices and tips on application(s) usage including training, when required.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 5-7 years relevant experience as an Application and or integration lead, manufacturing industry experience, a plus.
• 3-5 years hands-on experience with the following:
  • Integration platform as a service tool (iPaas) - Celigo or Jitterbit or Mulesoft.
  • Database query language (eg. MS SQL) and reporting / BI tools (SSRS, Power BI, etc.), a plus.
  • 365 Sharepoint Online
  • Workflow applications (eg. Docuware, Documentum)
  • eCommerce platforms (eg. Magento, or something similar)
  • RPA (Robotic Process Automation with uiPath)
• Demonstrated experience with ERP's (Microsoft Business Central, NetSuite, Acumatica), a plus.
• Experience with Graphics technology solutions (tFLOW, Callas PDF toolbox, Print Factory, Graphics ERP and other workflow software's), a plus.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.