Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Integrations Tech Lead to take ownership of our direct and reverse integration processes. This role involves becoming a subject matter expert in our integration APIs, identifying and implementing improvements, and driving the onboarding of new developers in this domain. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Java backend development, system integrations, and API design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integration Leadership: Learn and master the architecture and functionality of direct (client integrates with our API) and reverse (we integrate with client APIs) integrations.
• Serve as the go-to expert for all integration-related queries.
• Process Improvement Identify, document, and implement enhancements to integration APIs based on client and internal feedback.
• Apply Enterprise Integration patterns to optimize scalability and interoperability.
• Team Development Lead the onboarding process for new integration developers.
• Provide mentorship and training to the integration team, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with product managers, architects, and client teams to align integration workflows with business objectives. Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to resolve challenges efficiently.
• Technical Execution Design, develop, and maintain robust integration services using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Ensure high-quality code by writing comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Utilize containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and message streaming tools (Kafka).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience using Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, messaging systems, and integration frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency in using containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with system integrations and Enterprise Integration patterns.
• Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring developers.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools.