Lead Integration Architect

Leidos
Nottingham
1 month ago
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Description Lead Integration ArchitectWe are seeking aLead Integration Architect to support a large Supply Chain ERPtransformation to Oracle Fusion. This is a SFIA Level 5 role,requiring expertise in enterprise integration architecture, APIstrategy, middleware solutions, and data transformation to enableseamless interoperability between legacy and modern systems.THEROLE YOU WILL PLAYAs the Lead Integration Architect, you will beresponsible for defining and implementing the integration strategy,architecture, and governance required to support a large-scale ERPmodernisation programme. You will play a critical role in bridginglegacy systems with Oracle Integration Cloud, ensuring a phasedtransition while maintaining business continuity.Your role willinvolve:Define and implement the enterprise integration roadmap,ensuring alignment with Oracle Fusion ERP transformation.Establishstandards for API design, microservices, middleware solutions, andmessage brokering.Define integration patterns to allow legacysystems to operate alongside Oracle Fusion during thetransition.Oversee ETL processes, data migration strategies, andreal-time data exchange between systems.Ensure integrationsolutions adhere to security, regulatory, and industry bestpractices (ISO 27001, NCSC guidelines, GDPR).Implement robustintegration automation, monitoring, and error-handlingmechanisms.Work closely with Enterprise Architects, Developers, andBusiness Analysts to ensure successful integration delivery.Defineand enforce integration SLAs, scalability strategies, andperformance monitoring.Essential Skills & Experience:Provenexperience in enterprise integration architecture, API management,and middleware solutions.Expertise in Oracle Integration Cloud(OIC).Strong understanding of integration using microservices,event-driven architecture, and message queuing systems.Experiencein segmenting legacy systems using integrations for a structuredtransition.Proficiency in ETL tools, data transformation, andsecure data exchange (SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, Kafka, MQ,etc.).Knowledge of cloud-based integration patterns (Oracle Cloud,Azure, AWS).Experience working within a SIAM model, ensuringsupplier interoperability.Understanding of security,authentication, and authorisation protocols (OAuth2, SAML, JWT,PKI, etc).Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability totranslate business needs into technical integrationrequirements.Desirable Skills:Experience with supply chain ERPtransformation, logistics, or procurement systems.Familiarity withSaaS solutions, serverless computing, and API-ledconnectivity.Certification in Oracle IntegrationCloud. Location: Commutable to Nottingham (Hybrid - On-siteaverage 3 days per week.)This position is a full time, permanentrole and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) SC clearance. Ad-hoc travel may be required to various customer and Leidossites What we do for you:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE aboutcustomer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make adifference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, acollaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all whilenurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employmentpackage that attracts, develops and retains only the best intalent. Our reward scheme includes:Contributory PensionSchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (includingpublic and privilege holidaysAccess to Flexible benefits (includinglife assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy andsell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)Dynamic WorkingCommitmentto Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of thecommunity and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusiveculture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming allperspectives and contributions, and providing equal access toopportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have adisability or need any reasonable adjustments during theapplication and selection stages please let us know, and we willrespond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK& Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and moreefficient through technology, engineering and science.Leidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutionsfocused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation infrontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includesaddressing some of the most complex problems in defence,healthcare, government, safety and security, andtransportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use yourpassion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care aboutsafe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cybersecurity and solutions. Using your skills in the technologyfrontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspirechange.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one ofour core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinaryteam.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly foryears.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customersites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility towork smarter and align your needs and ours.         People: Leidos empowers people from every backgroundto be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinarypeople need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspireothers. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, careerrotations and a career development plans that enhance yourfuture.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to changebased on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that thisjob requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with ananticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the originalposting date as listed above.Pay Range:The Leidos pay range forthis job level is a general guideline only and not a guaranteeof compensation or salary. Additional factors considered inextending an offer include (but are not limited to)responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge,skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment withmarket data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or otherlaw.

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