Integration Manager, Enterprise Solutions Architect

** Role Overview*
* We are seeking an  
** Enterprise Integration Technical Manager
** to lead a team of Technical Leads and Architects and oversee critical enterprise integration and API platforms, including Apigee, ESB (Mule Soft / IBM Integration Bus), and Ping Federate SSO platform. This role combines strong leadership with deep technical and architectural expertise, ensuring quality delivery, operational stability, and modernization across key platforms.

** Work Arrangement*
* + This is a hybrid, office based position at our Ellis Preserve office located in Newtown Square, PA.  Core office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (remote on Monday and Friday).  
** We may consider 100% remote candidates if you live in EST or CST time zones.

** Responsibilities*
* + Lead and develop a high-performing team of technical leads and application architects

+ Drive API-first, microservices, SOA, and cloud-native architecture practices

+ Manage and provide technical oversight for Apigee, ESB platforms, .NET APIs, and the ARO/Kubernetes platform

+ Demonstrates strong expertise in enterprise data integration patterns, event‑streaming platforms (Kafka, Event Hubs), and asynchronous messaging architectures

+ Guide the design and implementation of .NET-based APIs, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security models, and performance requirements

+ Define roadmaps, standards, and architectural patterns for cloud migration and cloud integration initiatives to modernize platforms and enable seamless, secure enterprise interoperability

+ Advance modernization initiatives leveraging Kubernetes, Azure Red Hat Open Shift (ARO), and cloud-native engineering practices

+ Oversee architecture governance, standards, design reviews and partner with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure aligned delivery

+ Understanding of security architecture principles, including API security, identity/access patterns (OAuth, OIDC), zero trust, and secure cloud design

+ Contribute to multi-year platform and integration modernization roadmaps

+ Champion automation, including AI-driven automation, to improve solution quality, delivery speed, and platform reliability

+ Review and guide technical deliverables to ensure quality, security, reusability, and scalability

+ Manage project delivery by planning, prioritizing, tracking progress, and removing blockers

+ Translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders

+ Ensure high-quality engineering practices, including code standards, Dev Ops, testing, and security

+ Oversee production stability, incident resolution, and continuous improvement of systems and processes

+ Align technology strategy with business goals to support scalability, innovation, and efficiency

** Education and Experience*
* + Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field

+ Over ten (10) years of progressive IT experience, including seven (7)+ years in enterprise or solution architecture with a focus on API‑first integration, modern integration patterns, and cloud‑native modernization, along with two (2)+ years of technical team leadership

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** Strong experience with API management and integration platforms like Apigee, Mule Soft, IBM Integration Bus, or equivalent ESB technologies*
* + Expertise in .NET API design and development, including RESTful API standards, security patterns, and performance tuning

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** Deep understanding of SOA, API-first integration models, microservices, Single Sign-On and containerization platform*
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** Proven experience leading API platform migrations, including Apigee X or Mule Soft modernization, across cloud and hybrid environments with minimal business disruption*
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** Experience with SSO patterns (SAML, Auth 2.0, OIDC)*
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** Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container platforms, or Open Shift (preferably Azure Red Hat Open Shift)*
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Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP

+ Knowledge of automation techniques, including AI-enabled architectural and operational automation

+ Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

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