DAVID JONES
The ROLE
As the Integration Engineering Lead, you will play a key role responsible for the design, development, and implementation of Integration and Automation solutions that connect various systems and applications across the organisation. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor a team of engineers. You will work closely with stakeholders, architects, and development teams to ensure seamless data flow, system interoperability, process and workflow automation and the successful delivery of Integration and Automation projects.
What YOU'LL NEED TO THRIVE
Extensive experience in Integration and engineering or a related field. Experience working within similar corporate / retail environments, partnering with Technology team and the business to achieve business outcomes and optimise customer / end user experience Strong understanding of common integration patterns (e.g., point-to-point, pub/sub, request/reply, message queue). Ability to design and document integration solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure. Knowledge of API design principles (REST, SOAP), microservices architecture, and event-driven architecture. In-depth knowledge of Workato, Confluent Kafka and IBM Integration bus platform's features, capabilities, and limitations. Knowledge of iPaaS platform scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery. Ability to design, develop, and deploy complex integration workflows and APIs on the iPaaS platform. Experience with data mapping, transformation, and routing. Experience with migrating Integration interfaces from a legacy platform to IPaaS Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) for automated build, test, and deployment. Proficiency in automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Nintex, Workato) Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, JMS, MQTT). Knowledge of integration security best practices, including authentication, authorisation, encryption, and data masking. Experience with API security standards (e.g., OAuth). Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration services. Understanding of cloud-native architectures and microservices deployment in the cloud. What YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE
Partner with Technology team to develop and implement a strategic technology plan for Integration and Automation services that aligns with business objectives Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with key Technology team members and business stakeholders, ensure clear communication of the status of service-related issues and proactively obtain feedback to drive continuous improvement opportunities Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and address technology infrastructure needs and provide technical guidance for projects and initiatives. Lead the full lifecycle of Integration projects, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and support. Develop and maintain Integration patterns, standards, and best practices. Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of integration solutions that meet business requirements and SLAs. Manage and coordinate the work of integration developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and project timelines. Oversee the operation and maintenance of the organisation's integration and automation platforms (e.g., IBM MQ, IBM Integration bus, Workato, Kafka, Power Automate, Nintex). Monitor integration performance, identify, and resolve issues, and implement proactive measures to ensure system stability and scalability. Coordinate with infrastructure teams to ensure the availability of necessary hardware and software resources. Lead, mentor, and coach a team of integration specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Provide technical guidance and support to team members, helping them to develop their skills and expertise. Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide feedback to team members. Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new integration team members. What YOU'LL NEED TO THRIVE
Extensive experience in Integration and engineering or a related field. Experience working within similar corporate / retail environments, partnering with Technology team and the business to achieve business outcomes and optimise customer / end user experience Strong understanding of common integration patterns (e.g., point-to-point, pub/sub, request/reply, message queue). Ability to design and document integration solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure. Knowledge of API design principles (REST, SOAP), microservices architecture, and event-driven architecture. In-depth knowledge of Workato, Confluent Kafka and IBM Integration bus platform's features, capabilities, and limitations. Knowledge of iPaaS platform scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery. Ability to design, develop, and deploy complex integration workflows and APIs on the iPaaS platform. Experience with data mapping, transformation, and routing. Experience with migrating Integration interfaces from a legacy platform to IPaaS Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) for automated build, test, and deployment. Proficiency in automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Nintex, Workato) Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, JMS, MQTT). Knowledge of integration security best practices, including authentication, authorisation, encryption, and data masking. Experience with API security standards (e.g., OAuth). Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration services. Understanding of cloud-native architectures and microservices deployment in the cloud.