Integration Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and govern the integration architecture for the organisation, covering APIs, messaging, data services, and middleware platforms.
• Develop and maintain integration patterns, principles, and standards to guide system connectivity and interoperability.
• Lead the implementation of enterprise integration platforms and tools (e.g., ESB, API Gateway, ETL tools).
• Collaborate with system, data, and application architects to ensure aligned architecture and avoid duplication or data silos.
• Oversee the integration of legacy platforms (e.g., claims management, financial systems) with modern ERP, CRM, and web services.
• Define and implement secure, scalable API strategies to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and platforms for integration, automation, and process optimisation.
• Support the development of service-oriented architectures (SOA), microservices, or event-driven frameworks as appropriate.
• Ensure integration solutions are aligned with data protection laws (e.g., POPIA), information security policies, and compliance mandates.
• Produce architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and operational documentation for all integrations.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in Enterprise or Integration Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, MuleSoft, Azure Architect, AWS Integration Specialty).
• 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 6 years in systems integration architecture or enterprise architecture.
• Experience in large-scale, high-impact public sector or state-owned enterprise projects preferred.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, WSO2, TIBCO, Azure Integration Services, IBM WebSphere, Oracle Fusion Middleware).
• Deep understanding of integration protocols and standards (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, OAuth, SAML, message queues, etc.)