Integration & API Architect

Integration & API Architect at TechDoQuest Integration & API Architect at TechDoQuest in East Orange, New Jersey Posted in 28 minutes ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Level:

Senior/Principal Department:

Enterprise Architecture Reports To:

Director, Enterprise Architecture Role Purpose Define enterprise integration and API standards, create reusable integration patterns and templates, and establish the frameworks that enable consistent, scalable system connectivity across the organization. This role focuses on creating enterprise-wide patterns and standards rather than designing individual integrations. What Makes This Role Unique Pattern creator, not implementer: You'll design the integration blueprints that others use, not build individual integrations Enterprise-wide impact: Your patterns will shape how the entire organization connects systems Strategic influence: Drive integration strategy and modernization across the technology portfolio Collaborative model: Work closely with App Dev, Data Platform, Infrastructure, and InfoSec teams as partners Key Responsibilities Enterprise Standards & Patterns (45%) Develop enterprise API design standards (REST, GraphQL, gRPC style guides, naming conventions, versioning strategy) Create integration pattern library (synchronous/async, event-driven, batch, hybrid) as reusable templates Define API lifecycle management framework (design, publish, version, deprecate, retire) Establish service mesh and microservices communication standards Document integration reference architectures with selection criteria and decision trees Create API gateway patterns and standards for enterprise use Define event-driven architecture blueprints and event schema standards Frameworks & Templates (30%) Build integration templates for common use cases (system-to-system, app-to-API, event streaming) Define API contract templates (OpenAPI, AsyncAPI specifications) Create integration testing framework and standards Establish integration error handling and retry patterns Document integration NFRs (latency, throughput, availability by pattern type) Roadmap & Strategy (15%) Develop enterprise integration modernization roadmap Rationalize integration platforms (consolidation opportunities) Define event streaming platform strategy Assess integration technology trends and recommendations Enablement & Governance (10%) Train solution architects on integration patterns and templates Review solution architectures for integration pattern compliance Maintain integration pattern catalog and documentation Participate in architecture governance

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Experience:

10+ years in enterprise architecture, integration architecture, or API development 5+ years creating enterprise standards, patterns, and frameworks Proven track record designing integration solutions across multiple platforms and technologies Experience with API management platforms and event streaming platforms Experience establishing API governance and lifecycle management processes Certifications (Preferred): TOGAF certification Cloud architecture certification (AWS/Azure/GCP) API management platform certification (Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong, or similar) Required Technical Skills Skill Category Required Skills Proficiency Level API Standards API design principles, REST, GraphQL, gRPC Expert API Standards API governance and lifecycle management Expert API Standards OpenAPI/AsyncAPI specification Expert Integration Patterns Enterprise integration patterns (sync/async, event-driven, batch) Expert Integration Patterns Event-driven architecture Expert Integration Patterns Service mesh patterns Advanced Platform Knowledge API management platforms (Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong, AWS API Gateway) Advanced Platform Knowledge Event streaming platforms (Kafka, Pulsar, AWS Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs) Advanced Platform Knowledge Integration platforms (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica) Intermediate Standards Development Enterprise standards creation Expert Pattern Creation Template and framework development Expert Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare, financial services, or highly regulated industries Experience with microservices architectures at enterprise scale Track record of successful integration platform modernization initiatives Experience facilitating architecture reviews and governance processes Success Metrics (First 12 Months) Publish 10-15 integration patterns in pattern catalog Achieve 70%+ API standard adoption rate across new projects Deliver 4+ pattern training sessions to solution architects Establish API lifecycle management process with 80%+ compliance Contribute to 50+ architecture reviews with integration pattern guidance What You'll Deliver Enterprise API design standards and style guide Integration pattern catalog with templates Event-driven architecture framework API lifecycle management process Integration NFR standards Integration reference architectures

Working Relationships Key Partnerships:

Solution architects (enable with patterns) Data Platform Enablement team (integration with data flows) Infrastructure team (API gateway infrastructure) InfoSec team (API security patterns)

Governance Participation:

Architecture Review Board (bi-weekly) Pattern Review Sessions (bi-weekly) Cross-Domain Architecture Sync (monthly) Company Culture & Values Our Enterprise Architecture team operates on principles of collaboration, excellence, and innovation: Pattern-first mindset: We create reusable blueprints that enable consistency and quality Partnership model: We work alongside operational teams (App Dev, Data Platform, Infrastructure, InfoSec) as strategic partners Continuous improvement: Patterns evolve based on feedback from implementation Enablement focus: Success means solution architects effectively apply our patterns Executive backing: Strong leadership support for architecture governance and standards