Integration Architect

Role: Integration Architect

Location: Minneapolis, MN or Hartford, CT (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract

Primary Skills: Microsoft-Azure Cloud-Azure

Responsibilities:

* Integration Architecture:

* Design and develop complex integration architectures, including ETL processes and API interfaces.

* Define integration standards, guidelines, and best practices.

* Evaluate and select appropriate integration technologies and tools.

* ETL Development:

* Design, develop, and maintain efficient ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.

* Optimize ETL processes for performance and scalability.

* Troubleshoot and resolve ETL issues.

* API Development:

* Design, develop, and test RESTful APIs.

* Ensure API security and performance.

* Document API specifications and maintain API documentation.

* Data Quality and Governance:

* Implement data quality checks and validation rules.

* Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

* Contribute to data governance initiatives.

* Project Management:

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.

* Estimate effort and plan project timelines.

* Monitor project progress and identify potential risks.

Qualifications:

* 8+ years of experience in integration architecture and development.

* Strong proficiency in ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, SSIS).

* In-depth knowledge of API development and RESTful principles.

* Experience with API gateways and management tools (e.g., Apigee, Kong).

* Expertise in data modeling, data warehousing, and data quality concepts.

* Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).

* Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

* Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.