Application Integration Architect

We are looking for an experienced Application Integration Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance integration solutions across enterprise systems. This role sits at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and business transformation-driving seamless interoperability between platforms while ensuring reliability, security, and performance.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders, to define and implement robust integration strategies aligned with enterprise architecture principles.

• Design and architect end-to-end integration solutions using modern integration patterns (e.g., event-driven, microservices, API-led connectivity).
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures, specifications, and data flow designs.
• Develop and govern integration standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organisation.
• Ensure resilient, secure, and high-throughput data exchange between applications, services, and external platforms.
• Lead the integration of enterprise systems, including collaboration with third-party vendors and technology partners.
• Support the onboarding and deployment of new platforms, ensuring seamless integration into the existing ecosystem.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues, including performance bottlenecks and data inconsistencies.
• Oversee and coordinate integration testing strategies (unit, system, end-to-end) in collaboration with QA and delivery teams.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and data models.
• Monitor integration performance and implement optimisation strategies (e.g., caching, asynchronous processing, load balancing).
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and continuously evolve the integration landscape.

• Enterprise Architecture and IT Leadership
• Engineering, DevOps, and Support Teams
• Business Product Owners and Domain Experts
• External Vendors and Technology Partners

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in integration architecture, systems design, or software engineering.
• Strong expertise in API design and management (RESTful/SOAP), middleware, and integration platforms.
• Deep understanding of integration patterns (synchronous/asynchronous, messaging, event streaming).
• Proven experience with distributed systems design, data modelling, and technical documentation.
• Solid experience working within Agile/DevOps environments, including CI/CD and test automation practices.
• Proficiency in:
• Java and backend development frameworks
• SQL and database technologies
• REST/SOAP services, JSON, XML
• Messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)

• Experience integrating ERP and CRM platforms in complex enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-native integration services (e.g., Microsoft Azure Integration Services, AWS Integration tools).
• Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, API gateways, encryption standards).
• Exposure to containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Strong systems thinking with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and lead across teams.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
• Strong ownership mentality with attention to detail and quality.