Integration Engineer

Integration Engineer

The Integration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting data integrations across enterprise systems, ensuring accurate, reliable, and scalable data exchange between internal and external platforms. This role contributes to the organization's evolution toward modern, API-driven integration architecture. The successful candidate will support both existing Talend-based integrations and the transition to RESTful, API-first integration patterns, aligned with the company's long-term data strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Talend data integration jobs supporting critical business processes • Support system-to-system integrations across platforms such as ERP, CRM, finance, and external partners • Develop, maintain, and enhance RESTful API integrations, including authentication mechanisms (OAuth, tokens) • Maintain and improve file-based integrations (SFTP, flat files, CSV exchange processes) • Perform data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation across systems • Monitor and support integration operations, including error handling and performance optimization • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Data, Business) to gather requirements and deliver solutions • Document integration architecture, processes, and operational procedures • Troubleshoot issues and take ownership of integration-related incidents end-to-end • Contribute to the modernization of integration architecture, moving from legacy ETL toward API-first and scalable solutions

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience and familiarity with Talend (Open Studio or similar Talend platform) • Strong understanding of ETL concepts and data integration patterns • Hands-on experience with REST APIs (development or consumption) • Knowledge of authentication standards (OAuth, API keys, token-based authentication) • Experience with: o File-based integrations (SFTP, CSV, flat files) o Data transformation and mapping • Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases • Experience working in Linux/Unix environments (basic scripting and job execution) • Understanding of job scheduling, orchestration, and dependency management • Programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise integration and middleware platforms, such as: o Boomi (Dell Boomi) o MuleSoft (Anypoint Platform) o Apache Kafka (event streaming / real-time integration) • Experience integrating enterprise systems such as: o ERP (e.g., QAD or similar) o CRM (e.g., Salesforce APIs) o Finance/expense platforms (e.g., Rydoo or similar) • Exposure to middleware architecture and integration frameworks • Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure Data Factory, Databricks, etc.) • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and real-time data streaming

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ownership mindset with accountability for end-to-end integration processes • Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment • Strong communication skills (technical and business stakeholders) • Attention to detail and focus on data accuracy and reliability Success Criteria • Reliable and scalable integration processes across enterprise systems • Reduction in manual data handling and improved automation • Improved monitoring, ownership, and traceability of integrations • Progression toward standardized and modern integration architecture