Technical Integration Architect

Technical Integration Architect

Hybrid – Boston MA (3 days onsite)

6 Months & Possible Extension

Pay - $83/hr on W2 (no C2C)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise integration architectures that connect various systems across campus (Student Information Systems, Learning Management Systems, CRM, ERP, etc.)
• Lead the development of integration patterns, practices, and standards to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability
• Evaluate and recommend integration tools, platforms, and approaches that align with institutional goals and technical strategy
• Create detailed technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and implementation roadmaps for integration projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams working on integration projects
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and data governance requirements specific to higher education
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in system integration and Azure Cloud services
• Develop and maintain documentation for integration architecture, processes, and standards
• Lead proof of concept initiatives to validate integration approaches before full implementation
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize integration solutions to ensure reliability and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 7 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years focused on integration architecture
• 3 years of experience working in higher education IT environments
• Strong expertise in Azure Cloud platform, including Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, and Azure Service Bus
• Experience with iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) solutions
• Proficiency in designing REST APIs, SOAP web services, and event driven architectures
• Knowledge of common higher education systems (Banner, Workday, Canvas, ServiceNow, Salesforce, etc.)
• Experience with data integration patterns, ETL processes, and middleware technologies
• Familiarity with industry standards like IMS Global, PESC, or similar higher education data standards
• Strong understanding of identity management and authentication systems (Azure AD, SAML, OAuth)
• Experience implementing DevOps practices for integration solutions
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy requirements in higher education (FERPA, GDPR)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in Azure (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Integration and Developer Associate)
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and Snowflake
• Knowledge of containerization and microservices architecture (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Ellucian Ethos, Informatica, Kafka, or similar integration platforms
• Background in systems implementation within a large, complex higher education institution
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools
• Knowledge of student success initiatives and related data integration requirements
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles