Description
POSITION SUMMARY : The Integration Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-wide integration strategies and solutions that connect diverse systems, applications, data sources, and increasingly, autonomous agents. This role requires a seasoned professional who can bridge the gap between traditional integration patterns and emerging Agentic Architecture paradigms, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable integration architectures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various integration platforms, API management, event-driven architectures, modern cloud-native integration patterns, and the evolving landscape of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and independent agent integrations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Primary Responsibilities :
- Design and implement comprehensive integration architectures that support business objectives and technical requirements
- Lead the development of integration standards, patterns, and best practices across the enterprise
- Architect end-to-end solutions utilizing API-led connectivity, event-driven patterns, and microservices architectures
- Design and implement Agentic Architecture solutions that enable autonomous agents to collaborate and integrate effectively
- Develop strategies for Model Context Protocol (MCP) adoption and standardization across agent-based systems
- Create frameworks for independent agent integration, ensuring interoperability and scalability
- Evaluate and recommend integration platforms, tools, and technologies based on business needs and technical requirements
- Create and maintain integration roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture strategy
- Design reusable integration components, frameworks, and accelerators to improve delivery efficiency
- Ensure integration solutions meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security requirements
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture teams to align integration strategies with overall IT architecture
Technical Leadership :
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to integration engineers and development teamsLead the design and implementation of agent communication protocols and coordination mechanismsEstablish best practices for agent lifecycle management, versioning, and deploymentReview and approve integration designs, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and standardsLead proof-of-concepts and technology evaluations for new integration capabilitiesDefine and implement governance processes for API lifecycle management and integration developmentEstablish monitoring, alerting, and operational excellence standards for integration solutionsDevelop strategies for agent observability, debugging, and performance optimizationStakeholder Management :
Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into integration solutionsCommunicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesPrepare and present integration strategies and recommendations to senior leadershipCollaborate with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, and application developmentOther Responsibilities :
Stay current with emerging integration technologies, trends, and best practicesResearch and evaluate new agent frameworks, MCP implementations, and multi-agent system patternsContribute to open-source MCP initiatives and agent interoperability standardsParticipate in vendor evaluations and relationship managementContribute to organizational change management and adoption of new integration capabilitiesDevelop training materials and conduct workshops on Agentic Architecture principlesOther tasks as assignedRequirements
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :
Technical Skills :
Expert knowledge of enterprise integration patterns (EIP) and service-oriented architecture (SOA)Strong experience with one or more integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, IBM Integration Bus, Apache Camel, Azure Integration Services, AWS Integration Services)Proficiency in API design, development, and management using REST, GraphQL, and SOAP protocolsExperience with Agentic Architecture principles and autonomous agent integration patternsKnowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and frameworks for AI agent interoperabilityUnderstanding of agent orchestration, coordination, and communication patternsExperience with event streaming platforms and message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Solace, AWS SQS / SNS)Knowledge of cloud-native integration patterns and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes)Understanding of data integration patterns including ETL / ELT, CDC, and real-time synchronizationFamiliarity with API gateway technologies and API management platformsExperience with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices for integration developmentLeadership and Soft Skills :
Excellent communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work effectively with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levelsStrategic thinking with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term deliverablesStrong project management and organizational skillsMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field7+ years of experience in software development and system integration5+ years of experience in integration architecture and design3+ years of experience with enterprise integration platformsDemonstrated experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration servicesExperience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practicesPreferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in Computer Science or related fieldProfessional certifications in integration platforms (MuleSoft, IBM, Oracle, etc.)Experience with AI / ML integration patterns and LLM-based agent architecturesFamiliarity with agent frameworks and tools (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, etc.)Knowledge of semantic layer design and knowledge graph integrationTOGAF or other enterprise architecture certificationExperience in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, etc.)Knowledge of security protocols and standards (OAuth, SAML, JWT)Understanding of agent security patterns and sandboxing techniquesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position.