Integration Architect

Job#: 3033910

Job Description:
Integration Architect

Location: REMOTE

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Integration Architect to join an enterprise-wide integration function. In this role, you will be responsible for translating high-level solution architecture into detailed, implementation-ready integration designs for delivery teams. This position is central to the organization's ongoing transition from a service-oriented architecture (SOA) to a microservices and event-driven model, requiring a strong emphasis on design rationale and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate high-level solution architecture into detailed integration designs, including APIs, services, and orchestration flows.
• Develop API specifications using OpenAPI 3.0 and apply RESTful design principles.
• Evaluate trade-offs and ensure the long-term sustainability of integration solutions.
• Provide feedback to influence architectural decisions made by Solution Architects.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, including API-first development, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and canonical models.
• Produce clear, consumable artifacts to support implementation by delivery teams.
• Serve as a design authority across integration domains and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Core Concepts:

• Deep understanding of API design, REST principles, Microservices architecture, and SOA.
• Strong knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), canonical data modeling, and API-first development using OpenAPI 3.0.
• Familiarity with event-driven and loosely coupled architectures.
• Demonstrated design thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate design intent, trade-offs, and architectural decisions.

Tools & Technologies:

• Experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) as a primary orchestration platform.
• Knowledge of Spring Boot for building and coordinating integration services.
• Experience with API management platforms such as IBM APIC, Kong, or Apigee.
• Understanding of containerization and deployment via OpenShift.
• Knowledge of messaging tools such as Kafka.
• Experience with rules engines like IBM ODM.
• Experience in multi-cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure).
• Understanding of API Security and OAuth 2.0.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with API modeling tools such as Rational Software Architect (RSA).
• Experience in the healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with hybrid or poly-cloud environments (on-premise and cloud integrations).
• Exposure to API proxy patterns and enterprise API governance.
• Understanding of legacy or mainframe integrations (z/OS).
• Ability to write and understand code (e.g., Java, ESQL).

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate Range: $70.00/hr - $85.00/hr

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.