Integration Engineer

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for Integration Engineer in Ventura County, Ca.


Summary :


A public-sector organization is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Integration Engineer to join its dynamic team. This position is responsible for integrating vendor applications and automating workflows across various systems and services to ensure smooth data exchange. The Integration Engineer will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, internal teams, and third-party vendors to build secure, scalable, and efficient integration solutions.

This role will help bridge gaps between vendor platforms, legacy systems, and a combination of on-premises and cloud-based services. The ideal candidate will have strong API integration experience, an automation-focused mindset, and the ability to support technology needs across public safety, utilities, and administrative departments.

What You'll Do:

• Work with business stakeholders and developers to gather, document, and analyze integration requirements across departments.
• Become a subject matter expert on vendor technologies by partnering with vendor support teams and internal staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend software tools, platforms, and third-party solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Build and maintain custom application solutions that support secure data transfer between departments and teams.
• Design and document technical solutions for new and existing integrations.
• Translate application requirements into actionable infrastructure requests, including servers, databases, and resource allocations, for review by infrastructure teams and the Change Advisory Board.
• Integrate legacy systems with new applications using middleware, API gateways, and ETL pipelines.
• Develop solutions using Python, SQL, PHP, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies.
• Ensure integrations comply with CJIS requirements and other applicable government regulations protecting sensitive public data.
• Design, develop, and maintain API integrations between internal systems, vendor applications, and legacy databases.
• Translate business needs into technical integration workflows, including design, planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance and scalability.
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks and performance issues.
• Apply security best practices to protect applications from common vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and cross-site request forgery.
• Use automation tools to streamline repetitive integration tasks.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that follows established coding standards.
• Maintain documentation related to system integrations, technical specifications, data-flow diagrams, and configuration changes.
• Prioritize assignments based on business impact, available resources, and project timelines.
• Recommend and implement improvements to development processes and workflows.

Work Schedule / Environment

• The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with alternating Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Depending on the assignment, employees may occasionally work outside standard business hours or additional hours during periods of increased workload.
• The work environment may vary by assignment but will generally involve an office or field setting. This is an on-site position; hybrid and remote work are not available.

Background Requirements

The Information Technology Department supports public safety operations, including law enforcement. As part of the selection process, applicants must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph examination.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical guidance to the IT team while encouraging collaboration and innovation.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure IT solutions.
• Optimize IT systems and operations to support availability, reliability, and performance.
• Conduct technical evaluations, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses for IT initiatives and investments.
• Follow IT policies, procedures, and standards related to compliance and security.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions that minimize downtime and disruption.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, project managers, and other teams to integrate systems and improve IT efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends and recommend innovative solutions that support continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives that improve security and efficiency while supporting organizational goals.
• Participate in software upgrades and technology integrations while minimizing disruption to operations.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Experience and Skills

• Five years of related professional experience, including at least two years in a role comparable to a Business Systems Analyst.
• Proficiency in full-stack development using Python, SQL, PHP, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
• Strong scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.
• Understanding of unit testing and deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of on-premises application and database-server architecture, including Windows, Linux, SQL Server, and MySQL.
• Ability to define technical specifications for new infrastructure builds.
• Familiarity with ETL tools and data-transformation platforms such as Apache, SSIS, or similar technologies.
• Experience with relational databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or other relational database management systems.
• Understanding of data-validation concepts.
• Knowledge of business-analysis methods, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and technical backgrounds.
• Additional Requirements
• Must be able to speak and understand English sufficiently to communicate effectively with employees, customers, and vendors.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in local government or another public-sector environment, particularly supporting police, fire, or other public safety operations.
• Experience creating custom interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks or libraries such as React or Vue.js.
• Proficiency with API design and protocols, including SOAP, and REST.
• Experience with version-control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows such as GitFlow.
• Previous experience in a hybrid role combining technical development and business-analysis responsibilities.Proficiency in data modeling and database design.
• Business-analysis certifications such as CBAP or CCBA.
• Python-development certifications such as PCEP.
• Experience developing within Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Power Apps.
• Experience supporting cloud-based applications and enterprise platforms such as ERP and CRM systems.

Job Requirements

Compensation depends on experience but is typically $110,000 - $140,000

ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.