The Integration Engineers II are experienced professionals who take on more complex integration tasks. They are responsible for designing and implementing advanced integration solutions, conducting code reviews, mentoring junior integration engineers, and contributing to improving integration processes. Integration Engineers II have a deep understanding of integration principles and technologies and play a key role in ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivers medium-high complexity integration tasks as part of a team. Influences in collaborative meetings with peers and stakeholders. Interacts with stakeholders to create requirements and demonstrate integration work. Documents integration processes, APIs, and outcomes. Follow established software product engineering practices related to integration solutions.
- Works under moderate supervision with access to assistance for work assignments not covered through established guidelines.
- Acquires solid knowledge and develops specialized skills.
- Establishes individual priorities when supporting projects and/or processes.
- Perform other assigned job-related duties that align with our organization's vision, mission, and values and fall within your scope of practice.
Integration Design and Architecture:
- Designing and implementing scalable, reliable, secure integration solutions for various systems and applications.
- Creating and maintaining integration architecture diagrams and documentation.
API and Web Services Management:
- Developing and managing APIs and web services (RESTful, SOAP) to facilitate system communication.
- Ensuring seamless integration of APIs with existing systems and applications.
Middleware and Message Brokers:
- Implementing and managing middleware solutions and message brokers (e.g., NATS.io, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ) to enable efficient data exchange.
- Ensuring reliable message delivery and processing.
Data Transformation and ETL:
- Designing and implementing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to move and transform data between systems.
- Ensuring data integrity and consistency during the transformation process.
Integration Platform Management:
- Managing integration platforms and tools (e.g., SnapLogic, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Camel, Talend) to facilitate system integration.
- Configuring and maintaining integration workflows and processes.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
- Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate integration solutions' build, test, and deployment.
- Integrating changes into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure seamless deployment and rapid feedback.
Security and Compliance:
- Implementing security best practices for integration solutions, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Monitoring integration performance and reliability, ensuring high availability and uptime.
- Implementing and maintaining monitoring and logging solutions to track integration processes and identify issues.
Automation and Scripting:
- Developing and maintaining automation scripts to streamline integration tasks.
- Using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks.
Incident Management and Troubleshooting:
- Responding to and resolving integration incidents and issues promptly.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid future incidents.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Working closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure integration solutions meet their needs.
- Participating in agile ceremonies and providing integration-related input and feedback.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive integration documentation, including configuration details and standard operating procedures.
- Providing training and support to team members on integration tools, processes, and best practices.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Quantitative or Engineering Field preferred.
Experience: 1+ years relevant or practical experience.
Special Skills:
- Proficient in Programming Languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)
- Proficient with Integration Platforms and Tools (SnapLogic, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Camel, Talend)
- Proficient with APIs and Web Services (RESTful, SOAP, gRPC)
- Proficient in Data Formats and Protocols (JSON, XML, CSV)
- Proficient with Middleware and Message Brokers (NATS.io, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Proficient in Database Management (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL)
- Proficient with ETL Processes (Extract, Transform, Load)
- Proficient with Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Proficient with DevOps and CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
- Proficient in Security (Authentication, Authorization, Encryption)
- Proficient in Monitoring and Troubleshooting (Splunk, ELK Stack)
- Proficient with Version Control (Git)
- Technical Writing and Diagramming
- Analysis (Technical, Business, or Data)
Soft Skills:
- Initiative: Proactively identifying and proposing integration solutions.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with stakeholders across departments.
- Communication: Ability to explain complex integration concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing integration needs and proposing improvements.
- Adaptability: Quickly learning and applying new integration technologies.
- Mentoring: Providing guidance to junior team members.
