Integration Architect

Integration Architect UST is searching for an experienced Integration Architect to lead the design, evolution, and scalability of our platform integration framework—a microservices‑based platform that enables bi‑directional integration between enterprise ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Siebel/ILEX, and others). The role owns the technical vision, drives architectural decisions, and leverages AI‑assisted development to accelerate delivery. The Opportunity Define and maintain the end‑to‑end architecture of the eBonding integration platform, including adapter patterns, message routing, and data transformation flows across ITSM systems. Design and implement RESTful and SOAP‑based integration contracts for onboarding new ITSM partners and target systems. Lead modernization efforts evaluating event‑driven architectures, streaming patterns, and API gateway strategies. Leverage GitHub Copilot and AI‑assisted tooling to accelerate design, code generation, and integration flow prototyping. Apply AI acumen to build intelligent mapping engines, automated data transformation designs, and predictive integration monitoring. Architect cloud‑native deployments on Cloud Foundry / PCF, including service scaling, resilience, and environment promotion strategies. Mentor engineering teams on microservices best practices, integration patterns, and secure coding standards. Collaborate with product, operations, and partner teams to translate business requirements into technical integration designs. Qualifications 7+ years in integration architecture or enterprise middleware with hands‑on ITSM integration experience (ServiceNow, Salesforce, BMC Remedy, Zendesk, FreshService, or equivalent). Strong proficiency in Java 17, Spring Boot 3.x, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, and Spring Security (OAuth2/JWT). Experience building and deploying microservices on Cloud Foundry / PCF with Concourse CI pipelines. Working knowledge of Angular front‑end development and full‑stack debugging. Proficiency with REST and SOAP/WSDL integration patterns. Hands‑on experience with SQL Server, JPA/Hibernate, and database design. Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI code review, prompt engineering for design artifacts). Preferred: experience with event‑driven / streaming architectures (Kafka, Spring Cloud Stream); familiarity with SonarQube quality gates and secure SDLC practices; background in ELK stack observability; understanding of Apache CXF, POI, and XML/JSON transformation libraries; TOGAF, cloud‑native, or integration certifications (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, etc.). Compensation Range: $106,000–$159,000 (U.S. markets, Virginia). Salary may vary based on role, skill set, education, and experience. Benefits Full‑time regular employees accrue at least 10 days of paid vacation per year, 6 days of paid sick leave (pro‑rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, and eligibility for bereavement leave and jury duty. Eligible for Company 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Medical, dental, vision, and basic life, accidental death, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits are available for employees and eligible dependents. Additional voluntary short‑term disability, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options are offered. Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave and 401(k) participation. Benefits vary in Puerto Rico. Equal Employment Opportunity UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr