Job Description

Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated Integration Tech lead/Middleware Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our integration initiatives, leveraging platforms like Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or equivalent to design, build, and maintain robust and reusable integrations. You will work collaboratively across the organization, contributing to various programs and projects, and gaining valuable domain knowledge. As part of the middleware governance team, you will play a vital role in shaping our integration standards and promoting best practices.

In this role you will:

• OIC Architecture & Implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of solutions using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or equivalent, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Integration Strategy: Define and execute the overall integration strategy, encompassing data integration, application integration, and process automation.
• API Enablement: Design and implement APIs to expose integrated data and services, leveraging OIC capabilities.
• Roadmap & Design: Analyze the current state, define a future-state vision, and develop comprehensive roadmaps, design patterns, and implementation plans for our middleware architecture.
• Governance Council Participation: Actively participate in the Integrations/Middleware Governance Council, contributing to strategic decisions and ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Service-Oriented Data Platforms: Contribute to the development of service-oriented data patterns and delivery platforms, leveraging reusable components and orchestration techniques to meet diverse business needs.
• Technology Evaluation: Lead research and evaluation of emerging middleware technologies, industry trends, and market opportunities.
• AI Exploration & Implementation: Explore and evaluate the application of AI technologies within the middleware landscape to enhance integration capabilities and automation.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in system analysis, design, and modeling.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and leading integration architecture within a global organization, utilizing a variety of design patterns (Real-time, ETL, Messaging, API, Microservices).

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in a range of integration technologies, including Boomi, Oracle Integration Cloud, Informatica, and Apigee.
• Deep understanding of Web Services technologies (RESTful APIs - XML, JSON, SOAP APIs).
• Extensive experience with Oracle B2B and EDI requirements, including interpreting trading partner specifications and translating them into integration design documents.
• Experience architecting global, large-scale application integrations spanning within and outside (B2B) the enterprise.
• Experience integrating with major ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft), BI systems (Teradata), and CRM systems (Siebel).
• Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, Agile methodologies, and multi-tier architecture.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and relevant modern technical stacks (desired).

Business Acumen & Leadership:

• Strong business analysis, problem-solving, and strategy development skills.
• Ability to identify customer needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Functional understanding of logistics, sourcing, manufacturing, and close-the-books business processes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute at a tactical level.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive engagement with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt existing solutions to new requirements.
• Emotional intelligence and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Curious and ready to learn new technologies & tools

Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required