Technical Integration Architect

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Job Title: Technical Integration Architect
Location-Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 6 months (Contract, overtime eligible)
Compensation Range: $90-$100.00/hr W2

Job Description:
We are seeking a Technical Integration Architect to design, implement, and optimize integration solutions across campus systems such as SIS, LMS, CRM, and ERP. This role requires deep expertise in Azure Cloud and integration technologies, along with strong architecture and stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and compliant technical solutions while mentoring development teams on best practices.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop integration solutions across enterprise systems (SIS, LMS, CRM, ERP, etc.).
• Create technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and system roadmaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Mentor and guide development teams on integration best practices and governance.
• Ensure solutions align with compliance, security, and data governance standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize integration performance.
• Stay current on Azure Cloud and emerging integration technology trends.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 7 years of IT architecture experience, with 5 in integration architecture.
• Strong expertise in Azure Cloud services (Logic Apps, Functions, API Management, Service Bus).
• Proficiency in REST APIs, SOAP, and event-driven architectures .
• Hands-on experience with data integration, ETL, middleware, and iPaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of identity management (Azure AD, SAML, OAuth).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for integration solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Azure certifications (Solutions Architect Expert, Integration & Developer Associate).
• Experience with Ellucian Ethos, Informatica Cloud, Kafka, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake .
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with higher education systems (Banner, Workday, Canvas, Salesforce, ServiceNow).
• Understanding of higher-ed data standards (IMS Global, PESC).
• Background in higher education IT ecosystems and student success initiatives.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).