Integration Architect

About Us Since 2007 Integrella has been delivering integration projects with impressive results. Now it’s all about APIs, DevOps and Microservices – and what we like to call Digital Integration. Our expert IT integration services include consulting, development, delivery, support and resourcing. Our consultants have experience of open-source and best-of-breed technologies. Integrella has been in the integration business for years – so can help with all aspects of integration, strategy, design, implementation. Using open source technology or partnering with all the best suppliers in the industry, we are completely vendor neutral, and work with our customers to find the best solutions for them. Job Description This is a remote position. Role Overview Integrella is seeking an accomplished Integration Architect to design and govern enterprise-grade integration solutions for finance, tax, and accounting technology platforms. This role demands deep expertise across the Azure Integration Services landscape, event-driven architecture, and API-led design, with a focus on delivering high-integrity, auditable financial data flows for global clients. You will own end-to-end integration architecture decisions, define standards for APIs, events, and data pipelines, and work closely with client stakeholders to connect ERP systems, data platforms, and regulatory reporting solutions into a cohesive, well-governed integration estate. Requirements Key Responsibilities Define, design, and govern enterprise-wide integration architecture across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, ERP, SaaS, and financial platforms. Architect scalable, resilient, and secure integration solutions using synchronous (REST/SOAP) and asynchronous (messaging/event-driven) integration patterns. Design and implement API-led connectivity strategies, reusable integration services, and enterprise integration frameworks. Design event-driven architectures and streaming data pipelines using Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus, Kafka, or equivalent messaging platforms to support high-volume, mission-critical business processes. Define enterprise messaging strategies, including Publish/Subscribe, Queue-based messaging, Event Streaming, Request/Reply, and Event Sourcing patterns. Design and oversee integration pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, MuleSoft, or equivalent enterprise integration platforms. Define ETL/ELT design patterns and data movement strategies across Azure Databricks, Data Lakes, Lakehouses, ADLS Gen2, and Microsoft Fabric, aligned with Architecture and modern data engineering principles. Architect integrations with enterprise platforms such as Workday (PECI/DCOD, Core Connectors, RaaS), SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and other business-critical applications. Establish enterprise standards for message contracts, event schema design, schema registry, metadata management, API governance, and integration versioning. Produce integration specifications, canonical data models, mapping documents, data validation rules, reconciliation controls, and error-handling frameworks to ensure high-quality and auditable data exchanges. Design secure integration architectures incorporating OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, mTLS, RBAC, encryption, secrets management, and zero-trust security principles. Lead integration platform governance, including architecture reviews, design assurance, reusable assets, reference architectures, and best practices. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, Solution Architects, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable integration solutions. Drive cloud-native integration strategies leveraging containers (Docker), Kubernetes/OpenShift, serverless computing, and microservices architectures where appropriate. Champion engineering excellence through CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep), DevSecOps, and deployment automation. Establish comprehensive monitoring, observability, logging, distributed tracing, alerting, and operational dashboards to ensure platform reliability and proactive issue detection. Evaluate emerging integration technologies, AI-powered integration platforms, Agentic AI, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and intelligent automation opportunities to continuously evolve the integration landscape. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to integration developers, engineers, and architects while supporting pre-sales, solution estimation, and client workshops. Technical Skills Required 8+ years of experience in integration architecture, data engineering, or middleware roles, with at least 3 years focused on finance, tax, or accounting technology Deep hands-on expertise with Azure Integration Services: Azure Data Factory, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus, Azure API Management, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions Strong proficiency in designing event-driven architecture and streaming data pipelines for high-integrity financial data flows Experience with RESTful API design, Open API/Swagger specifications, and API lifecycle governance Solid understanding of ETL/ELT design patterns, Delta Lake, and Medallion Architecture on Azure Databricks and ADLS Gen2 Experience integrating with major ERP systems – Workday (PECI/DCOD, Core Connectors, RaaS), SAP, or Oracle – in a financial data context Familiarity with event schema design, message contracts, versioning, and schema registry patterns Strong SQL and Python skills for integration specification, data validation, and pipeline development Technical Skills – Advantageous Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (design, build, deploy, govern), Boomi, or equivalent iPaaS Knowledge of e-Invoicing standards and regulatory data exchange formats: PEPPOL, SAF-T, e-Fattura, CFDI, or equivalent local mandates Exposure to Microsoft Purview for integration lineage and data governance Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (Bicep/Terraform) for integration platform deployments What We’re Looking For Proven ability to define and communicate integration architecture vision, standards, and roadmaps Strong understanding of integration patterns, API-led design, and event-driven architecture principles Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and distributed delivery teams Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong ownership, problem-solving mindset, and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team Soft Skills & Consulting Attributes Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage confidently at both technical and business levels Client-focused mindset with the ability to understand requirements and translate them into effective solutions Ability to lead discussions, provide recommendations, and influence decision-making High level of ownership and accountability for deliverables and outcomes Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex scenarios Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development