job summary: The Integration Architect is a key contributor in Enterprise Products - Ecosystem: ESL, EIP, API Integration organization and organization is seeking a proven technical leader to join a high priority program that is focused on transforming customer service experience. We are in our journey to turning technology transformation strategy into action in the form of solution and integration designs Researches and proposes innovative technical integration strategies and solutions. Studies and documents architectural frameworks and reference material. Designs and modifies components of new and existing IT systems and vendor offerings to promote integrated corporate business systems. Designs, supports and deploys mechanisms to enhance, refine, and deliver the architecture vision. Performs related duties as assigned or requested, independently. Analyze current information technology environments to identify and assess critical capabilities and recommend solutions. Provide research and development activities for architecture. Complete product positioning and assessments. Provide lab and vendor support. Provide guidance for enterprise-wide technology. Develop frameworks, standards & reference material for architecture and associated products. Develop & maintain common services, repositories & utility components for the enterprise. Develop & maintain enterprise-wide and domain blueprints and models for the architecture portfolio. Provide data, application & technology deliverables on a program & project level basis including risk & opportunity assessment, modeling and design related products and services. Manage the architecture governance activities associated with ensuring compliance within the Solution/Integration Architecture organization. Turning technology transformation strategy into action in the form of solution and integration designs Effectively communicate the architecture to all levels of the organization Responsibility: · This role is responsible for developing architectural blueprints/service patterns, assessing projects for the applicability of enterprise services, applying enterprise thinking to drive value beyond the current project and for delivering high quality estimates, design and project deliveries. · Drive the Integration Architecture principles to ensure application/enterprise leverage the integration opportunities between various line of business. · Adhere to enterprise architecture strategies, principals, standards, policies and procedures. · Provide technical leadership in developing vision, strategy, architecture and overall design for assigned integration domains and guidance on API strategy. · Collaborate with Project Managers and technical directors to provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plan, and serve as a lead as required. · Review and ensure architectural designs are consistent, maintainable, flexible, and cost effective. · Provide expertise to identify and translate system requirements into software design documentation · Provide technical leadership and mentoring throughout the project lifecycle. · Actively facilitate complex design and technical discussions, reconciling differing opinions and drives decision making process. · Proactively identify reuse and refactoring opportunities. · Articulate the tradeoffs, benefits and risks of all architecture and design solutions. · Lead development of service solutions with an emphasis of IBM technology stack. · Provide support for estimation of infrastructure needs for API and integrations solutions designed. · Lead and guide junior staff in architecture delivery initiatives. location: Richardson, Texas job type: Contract salary: $60 - 65 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: -Research and propose innovative technical integration strategies and solutions. -Study and document architectural frameworks and reference material. -Design and modify components of new and existing IT systems and vendor offerings to promote integrated corporate business systems. -Design, support and deploy mechanisms to enhance, refine, and deliver the architecture vision. -Analyze current information technology environments to identify and assess critical capabilities and recommend solutions. -Provide research and development activities for architecture. -Collaborate with Project Managers and technical directors, vendors to provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plan, and serve as a lead as required. Provide lab and vendor support. -Provide guidance for enterprise-wide technology to junior staff. -Develop frameworks, standards & reference material for architecture and associated products. -Develop & maintain common services, repositories & utility components for the enterprise. -Provide data, application & technology deliverables on a program & project level basis including risk & opportunity assessment, modeling and design related products and services. -Follow the architecture governance guidelines associated with ensuring compliance within organization. -Effectively implement the architecture guidelines to different levels of the organization. -Adhere to enterprise architecture strategies, principals, standards, policies and procedures. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors skills: Integration ServicesAPIJ2EE CONSULTANTJavamiddlewareSOARSADagileArchitectureenterprise architecturedesignREST servicesKONGAPI GATEWAYmicroservices Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).