IT Solutions Architect

Job Description

Position Title:

IT Solution Architect - Integration Solutions

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Pay Range:

$93,400 - 144,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Physical Location:

1740 International Drive

Memphis, TN 38197

The Job You Will Perform:

Purpose: As an Integration Solution Architect, you will design and govern high-performance enterprise integration strategies. You will serve as the bridge between complex business needs and technical execution, guiding product teams to build secure, scalable architectures that seamlessly connect on-premises and cloud-based systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of complex A2A (Application-to-Application) and B2B (Business-to-Business) integrations
• Understanding of many different systems supporting our business partners within the company
• Knowledge of agile principles and development practices
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team skills (with both tech and business stakeholders)
• Design robust solutions for hybrid environments, specifically integrating legacy on-premises systems with Azure and other cloud platforms
• Maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging technology landscapes, focusing on interoperability and long-term scalability.
• Define technical direction and architectural patterns for Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivery teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Collaborates with product / delivery teams on user stories and solution design decisions
• Partner with Enterprise Architects, stakeholders, and product teams to translate user stories into actionable, target-state solution designs

The Skills You Will Bring:

Education and General Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or a related field, typically supported by 10+ years of IT experience with a heavy focus on system integrations.
• Excellent technical understanding of the primary technology that they are responsible
• Good knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Able to work in an unstructured, changing environment
• Exceptional ability to synthesize abstract concepts and communicate them clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with hands-on experience in platforms like Azure DevOps (ADO)

Functional Knowledge and Experience

• Requirements Analysis
• Design & Documentation
• Technology Evaluation
• Collaboration & Communication
• Technical Leadership
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Quality Management
• Continuous Process Improvement

Technical:

• Strong understanding of EAI, ESB, SOA, and API-led connectivity
• Deep knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, flat files, and EDI (X12, EDIFACT).
• Solution Design Documentation
• Technical Specifications
• System Integration Plans
• Security & Compliance Guidelines
• Testing & Quality Management Plans
• Deployment & Implementation Plans
• Technical Presentations & Stakeholder Communication
• Change Management & Release Plans

Competencies needed for this position:

• Customer focus
• Tech Savvy
• Collaborates
• Manages Conflict
• Manages Ambiguity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Communicates Effectively
• Nimble learning

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

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

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact