Integration Architect

afarax is looking for a freelance Integration Architect. We need you!

The project:

Our client in the utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Integration Architect to strengthen their team.

You are responsible for:

Design and develop integration architectures: Create and maintain integration architecture blueprints, patterns, frameworks and principles that facilitate the seamless flow of data and information across diverse systems, applications, and platforms.

Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, development teams, infrastructure teams and external partners to understand integration requirements, gather technical specifications, and design scalable and secure integration solutions.

Provide technical leadership: Act as a subject matter expert on integration technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices. Guide and mentor product squads in implementing effective integration patterns and standards.

Create a governance and make sure it is matching the needs of M&S Belux and understood by the integration analysts.

Obsolescence management and continuous improvement: evaluate continuously the integration landscape and make sure it evolves with the company needs.

Integration solution design: Analyze business processes and requirements to identify integration points, data transformations, and workflow automation opportunities. Design and document integration solutions that align with business needs and technical constraints.

Perform system integration: Develop and implement integration solutions using industry-standard integration technologies such as API management, ETL tools, messaging queues, and service-oriented architectures (SOA). Ensure data integrity, security, and reliability in all integration processes.

Conduct integration testing: Create and execute test plans to validate the functionality, performance, and scalability of integration solutions. Identify and resolve any issues or defects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Troubleshooting and support: Investigate and resolve complex integration issues, including system failures, data discrepancies, and performance bottlenecks. Provide timely support and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production issues.

Documentation and reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes, architectures, and configurations. Generate reports, metrics, and performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of integration solutions.

Is this you?

Proven experience as a Technical Integration Architect or similar role, designing and implementing integration solutions.

Expertise in Event Driven Architecture.

In-depth knowledge of integration patterns, technologies, and standards, including but not limited to RESTful APIs, SOAP, JSON, XML, ESB, message queues and data transformation techniques.

Strong expertise in integration technologies and tools such as IBM ACE, IBM Datapower, Kong API Management or similar platforms.

Hands-on experience with enterprise integration patterns, API management, and service-oriented architectures.

In dept understanding of microservice architectures.

Solid understanding of cloud platforms and services such as AWS and Azure.

Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices for integration, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.

Solid understanding of data modeling in an organization.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Fluent in French or Dutch and good understanding of English

How afarax supports you?

You benefit from our extensive network

You will have access to projects that fit your expertise

We help and support you throughout your project

We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership

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