Key Responsibilities - Design and develop sustainable integration solutions for enterprise applications. - Maintain integration architecture best practices, standards, and guidelines. - Identify reusable assets and frameworks to accelerate integration implementations. - Continuously explore and adopt new technologies in the integration space. - Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation. - Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and project managers for successful project delivery. - Lead workshops and forums related to integration architecture. - Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the integration team. - Support business case development, budgeting, and risk management within the integration domain. Knowledge and Skills - Expertise in integration patterns, technologies, and message formats. - Solid understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-based solutions. - Strong experience with API design, security, and governance. - Knowledge of enterprise service buses, asynchronous messaging systems, and event-driven architectures. - Basic knowledge of Process Automation and RPA. - Familiarity with Java, Microsoft technologies, and container platforms like Kubernetes. - DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience. - Deep understanding of security technologies such as OAuth, SAML, and SCIM. - Strong knowledge of data modeling, application security, and agile methodologies. - Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. Behavioral Competencies - Manages Complexity - Optimizes Work Processes - Cultivates Innovation - Collaborates Effectively - Tech Savvy - Nimble Learner - Business Insight - Ensures Accountability - Manages Ambiguity - Courageous Decision Maker - Balances Stakeholders Skills - Action Planning - Data Collection and Analysis - Application Development - Architecture and Design - Customer and Market Analysis - Policy and Procedures - Planning and Organizing - Product Development Education - Matric Certificate - Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields Experience - Minimum 7 years in designing and developing enterprise integration solutions. - Experience with integration platforms like MuleSoft, Oracle OIC, WSO2, and more. - Proficient in XML, JSON, and related schemas. - Experience with batch/file-based data integration (Flat Files, sFTP). - Skilled in Java, Microsoft technologies, and database systems like SQL Server, MySQL. - Experience with containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps. - Background in Fintech, digital distribution, or financial services is advantageous.
