Senior Integration Architect

General info:
Type of contract: B2B, long term cooperation
Model of work: Remote

Purpose of the Role: The Data, Analytics, and AI Organization operates a global transactional data integration backbone. This platform connects internal and external applications, providing a uniform experience for customers, consumers, and employees. The backbone offers composable infrastructure modules, development frameworks, CI/CD automations, and developer tooling for software engineering teams to build integrations on top of the platform. As a Senior Integration Architect, you will be responsible for planning and designing integration processes while leading a team of engineers to implement those processes. Key activities will involve aligning with Squad Leads regarding new interfaces.
Your Tasks & Responsibilities:
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Integration Planning and Design: Lead the planning and design of integration processes & interfaces to ensure effective connectivity between various systems and applications, predominantly in the Manufacturing area.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support in the implementation of integration solutions.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with Squad Leads and other stakeholders to understand integration requirements and align integration strategies with business goals.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure that integration solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable, adhering to best practices in IT architecture.
• Documentation and Standards: Create, maintain & review comprehensive documentation for integration processes, standards, and best practices.
• Intercultural Communication: Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration among diverse teams across different geographical locations.
Who You Are:
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Significant relevant experience may also be considered.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in IT Architecture & design: specifically in system integration, designing distributed systems and API design.
• Experience with NodeJS and AWS services (SQS, CloudWatch, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, Networking Service, Document DB).
• Familiarity with IaaS (Terraform).
• Azure DevOps, GitHub Repos, and GitHub Actions.
• Linux command line tools and shell scripting.

• Compliance Regulations: Experience with building IT systems in a GxP environment.
• Project Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in managing IT projects, Agile Project Management techniques, coordinating with international partners, and understanding the structure of large organizations, estimating costs and timelines.
• Integration and Automation Expertise: Knowledge of CI/CD processes and experience building and deploying integration solutions.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Intercultural Competence: Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, respecting diverse perspectives and fostering teamwork.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both spoken and written. German is a plus.
Other Details: This position offers the flexibility of remote work arrangements. Candidates are expected to collaborate effectively in a diverse and global team environment.