Enterprise Integration Architect – A & PI – Websphere – Tivoli recruitment

Enterprise Integration Architect (Application Process Integration) required by market leader to join high level programme.

Basic qualifications:

Core Technologies
* Demonstrable experience of building enterprise architectures consisting of IBM Websphere MQ, Broker, Process Centre, Process Server, ESB, WSRR and DataPower / CastIron
* IBM Tivoli ITCAM (for Apps, for SOA and for Transactions) and IBM Rational Suite (RTC, RAM, RAF)
* SAP ECC 6, Business Connector and PI 7.1/7.3
* Oracle Fusion and associated technologies
Preferred qualifications:

* Highly complex internal and external integration solutions can often lead to over-engineered and unsupported system configurations. Understanding the detailed design of each solution and working to engineer a lighter touch, simplified pattern based solution is key to success of the strategy
* There are significant changes occurring in the industry related to integration technologies with a particular focus on moving more toward cloud based solutions. This is very much an emerging area and keen thought disciplines are required
* Interaction at all levels within the IT organisation and includes Business Unit Architects focused on Integration; Chief Architects for each Business Unit; Central Shared Service owners and architects; Programme Sponsors and project management teams; Strategy and Architecture Boards
* Very good written and verbal communication skills are required and an ability to manage challenging discussions and reconcile conflicting opinions
* As a subject matter expert, requires the ability to encapsulate the complexity associated with enterprise scale integration solutions, presenting options in a consumable format to a wide audience, facilitating adoption of strategic integration solutions in line with company-wide strategy
* Ability to interact with IT groups globally, both internally and externally with the clients business partners
* Self managed individual, acts with a high level of autonomy
* Demonstrates previous experience of providing support in a global Service
* Significant level of demonstrable credibility within both IT and business environments including proven ability to resolve issues and mitigate business technical risks
* Effective team-worker / leader, fostering team spirit - able to actively participate and give clear direction priority in response to concurrent competing activities
* Experience working in a global company preferred, ideally in a regulated environment
* Proficient in Lean Sigma to continuously improve, simplify and add value to processes owned
* Preferred experience of working in integration environments using SAP, IBM and Oracle integration technologies
Details:

Background

* Application and Process Integration (API) are responsible for the Architecture, Design, Delivery and Ongoing Support of the clients Enterprise Service Bus
* Service Offerings include Message Orientated Middleware, Business to Business Connectivity, SOA Orchestration and Governance, Business Process Management and Application Integration
* The Enterprise Integration Architect takes responsibility for both the future architecture design of the corporate ESB and also works with Business Unit IT groups to evaluate and approve new application architectures as they pertain to integration

Details

Overall responsibility for Integration Architecture and design elements of the Enterprise Service Bus

* Definition of the clients enterprise wide Integration Reference Architecture
* Definition and adoption of technical integration and interface patterns for all application environments
* Responsibility for the research, analysis and design of new integration technologies ensuring compliance with the long term goal of simplification of the environment. Scope includes architecture and design of highly reliable, scalable, secure, supportable systems capable of meeting business requirements for global mission critical applications on a 24x7 basis.
* Technical authority with responsibility for Business Process Management, Enterprise Service Bus, External B2B/Cloud solutions and SOA Governance
* Contribute to the definition of the ESB target architecture, IT standards and deployment roadmap for the client, including technology standards, design patterns and operational service levels
* Establishes and maintains an active network with Business Unit aligned architects to promote Application and Process Integration strategy, patterns and technologies
* Acts as a Champion of EAI Standards throughout the Business Unit Strategy and Architecture Boards
* Leads the clients Integration Centre of Excellence to set direction, bring external challenges and promote adoption of core shared services for Integration
* Identifies opportunities to simplify existing integration patterns and technologies with a view to removing complexity from the organisation
* Aligns and contributes to the standards and specifications for Architecture as published by the clients Architecture Centre of Excellence
* The impact on the organisation is not limited to IT and will drive significant savings through the use of simplified technologies and patterns
* Ability to integrate business processes internally and externally in a timely, agile, flexible, dynamic and cost effective manner as defined by this role is crucial to strategic business objectives such as Mergers Acquisitions

Empiric Solutions were established in 2005 and are one of the foremost providers of niche and specialist recruitment services within IT, Finance and Industry and Commerce globally. In December 2010, we became a Virgin Fast Track 100 company for the second consecutive year (3rd Fastest Growing company 2009).