Integration Architect - ( iValua )

Role Overview

Integration Architect at BlackStone eIT. The role designs, implements, and maintains end-to-end integrations for the Digital Procurement Platform, primarily involving Ivalua and Oracle Financials.

Role Purpose

Ensure seamless data flow between internal systems, external entities, and third-party platforms while maintaining high standards of performance, security, and compliance. Oversee integration operations, troubleshoot issues, enhance existing integrations, and design new integration solutions aligned with governance and architectural standards.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Define and maintain end-to-end integration architecture.
• Design integrations between Ivalua and Oracle Financials.
• Design integrations with Government and external entity systems.
• Design integrations with third-party platforms, including supplier integrations.
• Design and implement new integrations using APIs and external systems.

Operations & Maintenance

• Monitor and maintain all integration touchpoints.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Continuously enhance integration performance and reliability.
• Manage incidents, SLAs, and reporting dashboards.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and data protection standards.
• Participate in governance meetings and provide status reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–12+ years in enterprise integrations.
• Minimum 5+ years experience with Ivalua.
• Strong experience in ERP integrations, preferably Oracle Financials.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs.
• Hands-on experience with JSON, XML, and XSLT.
• Experience with middleware tools.
• Knowledge of SFTP and batch integrations.
• Understanding of authentication and security protocols.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage integration operations and support.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working under governance and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to handle incidents within SLAs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.